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1988-12-13CITY OF MOUND MOUND, MINNESOTA AGENDA MOUND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.t TUESDAYt DECEMBER 13~ 1988 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Pledge of Allegiance. Approve Minutes of November 29, 1988, Regular Meeting. Pg. 2966-2972 CASE ~88-673: Jack Cook, 4451 Denbigh Road, Lot 2 including adjacent vacated street, Block 1, Avalon, PID #19-117-23 24 0002. Request: Setback Variance - Change Request. Pg. 2973-2988 4. Grimm's Store - Devlin Gleason. Pg. 2989-2993 Street Light Request at Lynwood Blvd. & Mill Pond Lane. Pg. 299'4-2996. Request of Sign Permit - Our-Lady of the Lake Church. 7.. Comments & Suggestions from citizens Present. Pg. 2997-2998 Request for Use of Mound Bay Park to Hold a Weigh-In for Bass Fishing Tournament - American Scholarship Foundation - June 4, 1989. Pg. 2999-3001 Resolution Adopting the M.S.A. Five Year Construction Program as Submitted. Pg. 3002-3005 10. Payment.Request #7 - Public Works Facility - Loeffel-Engstrand - $27,960.28. Pg. 3006-3007 11. Review of State Gambling License renewal for Our La~y of the Lake Church. If the Council has no problem with this license no action is necessary. Pg. 3008-3009 12. RequeSt from Common's Dock Holder - RE: Low Lake Levels & Commons Docks Fees. Pg. 3010-3011 13. Payment of Bills. Pg. 3012-3029 14. INFORMATION/MISCELLkNEOUS Department Head Monthly Reports for November. Pg. 3030-3068 Page 2964 Ge Ho Je Planning Commission Minutes - Nove~ber 28, 1988. Pg. 3069-3072 Current Listing of Ail Licenses Issued by the City of Mound. Pg. 3073-3074 Hennepin County Economic Development Consortium Meeting scheduled for December 15 has been reschedu!ed for Thursday, January 19, 1989 7:30 A.M. - Breakfast 8:00 A.M. - Meeting 9:15.A.M. -.Adjourn PLACE: The Elsinor & Helsinki Rooms Scanticon Minneapolis Northwest Business Campus · 3131 Campus Drive Plymouth Please let Linda know by Wednesday, January you will be attending. the following: DATE: TIFf: Pg. 3075 Summaries of 19~8 Goal Setting Sessions per your request in preparation for January 7, 1989 Goal Setting Session; Summaries are from sessions held with City. Council, City Manager and Department Heads January 22-23, 1988 and session with City Council and City Manager held March 26, 1988. Pg. 3076-3099 Vic CoSsette, Arco/Century, .has requested his issue be continued to the January 10, 1989, Council Meeting. I saw no reason to deny this request so it will appear on that Agenda. REMINDER: Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting, Monday, D~cember 12, 1988, 7:00 P.M., city Council Chambers. Attached is an Agendal formulated by the Planning Commission. Pg. 3100-3105 · The Citizens Task Force on Public Facilities is meeting, Thursday, December 15, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. An Agenda is attached along with minutes of the last meeting. You are welcome to attend. Pg. 3106-3108 Policies and Legislative Proposals, 1989-1990, as adopted by the ~ Membership on November 3, 1988. Pg. 3109-3174 Park Commission will be holding interviews for 2 vacancies on Park Commission. Interviews will be held Tuesday, January 3, 1989, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers. Recent past practice has been to invite City Council to in- terviews for commission vacancies. Please mark your calen- dars. Letters of application and resumes will be sent to you prior to January 3rd. Page 2965 MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL ' NOVEMBER 29, 1988 The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, November 29, 1988, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were: Mayor Steve Smith, Councilmembers Don Abel, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen, Skip Johnson. Also present were: city Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr, Acting City Clerk Linda Strong, City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Planner Mark Koegler, and Building Official Jan Bertrand and the following interested citizens: Jeri Forster, Tom Forster, Les and Charlotte Jensen, Lucille Maas, Juli and Tim Seehusen, Geoff Michael, Mike Barlow, Bob Brown, Andrea Ahrens, Dorothy and Bill Netka, Neil Richards, Frank and Nancy Buysse, Marilyn Byrnes, Jim Miller, Tom Casey, Barbara Robert, Sandy Roeglin, Janet Morgan, Brad Sohns, Shirley Andersen, Neil Weber, Howard Hagedorn, Donald Bonnicksen, Bradley Blazevic, Ken Smith and Bob and Marion Tomalka. The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten- dance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES MOTION made by Jessen seconded by Jensen to approve the minutes of the November 15, 1988, Regular Meeting as sub- mitted. The vote was.unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS City Manager Ed Shukle explained that the revised amount was $2924.08. Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing regarding delin- quent utility bills. There was no'one present in the audience who wished to speak on this issue. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing and turned the~item back to the Council. Johnson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION 88-177 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2924.08 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF WATER SERVICE TO THOSE ACCOUNTS. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Report from Buildinq Officlal on property located at 5909 Glen- wood Road. Jan Bertrand', Building Official, reported to the Council that she went to the property located at 5909 Glenwood Road. Through her observations, the owner Richard Janke was not in violation of the nuisance ordinance. She was not however able to enter the fenced in section of the yard or the house, as the gate was blocked shut 1 with frozen material. Jan has spoken with Mr. Janke on the phone and he told her he intends to clean up the yard and remove the stored material before winter. The vehicles in the yard held current licenses. The City Attorney suggested Jan continue ob- serving the property and get in writting the list of things Mr. Janke intends to do and by what date. Jan agreed to meet with the neighbors to discuss the issue. CASE ~88-728: Joel Dokken, (5042) Avon Drive, .Lots 8-12, Block 4, Shirley Hills Unit B, PID ~24-117-24 12 0018. City Manager Ed Shukle informed the Council that the adjoining property owners had signed a purchase agreement to buy Lots 8.& 9 and that this item be tabled until further notice. MOTION by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to table this item un- til further notice. The vote was unanimously in favor. Mo- tion carried. CASE #88-730= Frank Buysse, property at 2017 Commerce Blvd., PID ~14-117-24 14 0038. Mark Koegler summed up this item. Resolution was prepared in- cluding four stipulations and Mr. Buysse is aware of these stipulations. Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION %88-178 GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR THE "AFTER THE FACT" CONSTRUCTION. OF A PARKING LOT WITHIN THE FIVE FOOT SETBACK REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 23.716.1(4) OF THE MOUND ZONING CODE FOR AN APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT 2017 COMMERCE BOULEVARD, PID % 14-117-24-0038. The vote was unanimously in favor, resolution passed. CASE #88-736: Donald R. Bonnicksen, 2539 Emerald Drive, Lot 7, Block' 6, Shirley Hills Unit "B", PID ~24-117-24 12 0041. Building Inspector Jan Bertrand reviewed this item and stated that the Planning Commission is adding a sentence to item 3d of the proposed resolution stating that "The variance apProval is valid for one year". Also to add to item 3a, "The entire struc- ture be brought up to the current building code standards." Mr. Bonnicksen is aware of these items. Jensen moved 'and Abel seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION %88-179 RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURE TO ALLOW STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS FOR LOT 7, BLOCK 6, SHIR- LEY HILLS, UNIT "B"; PID %24-117-24-12 0041 (2529 ~MERALD DRIVE) P & Z 88-736 2 The vote was unanimously in favor. Resolution carried. CASE #88--737= Bradley Blazevic, 1871 Bhorewood Lane Lot 2t Block 12t Shadywood Pointt PID %18-117-23 23 0061. The applicant is proposing to construct a 26' x 30' addition to th% southeast portion of his existing dwelling. The addition would be approximately 14 feet to the southeast property. The R- i zoning district with a 60' lot width requires a 6' and a 10' side yard setback. The present dwelling, from a 1970 survey, shows a 3.3' side yard on the northwest portion of the existing building. The applicant shall submit a current survey to the in- spectiOn department at the time of building permit issuance. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance to recog- nize existing 3.3' side yard setback and the nonconforming 6' setback of the existing accessory building conditioned upon the additional construction being at or above a minimum flood plain elevation with conforming side yard setbacks of 10' or more, and a conforming lakeshore setback from the ordinary highwater eleva- tion of 50' or greater. The proximity of the 3.3' existing set- back shall not create any drainage problems from his property onto adjoining property. Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION 988-180 RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURE TO ALLOW STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 12, SHADYWOOD POINT; PID %18-117-23-23-0061 (1871 SHOREWOOD LANE) PZ %88-737 The vote was unanimously in favor. Resolution passed. Michael Blunt, 4771 Island View Drive. Request: To leave exist- platform on Devon Commons City Manager Ed Shukle stated that Michael Blunt would like to leave the.existing platform on the Devon Commons. He stated that the Park Commission recommended the removal of the platform, and that it 'did encroach on the Commons. MOTION made by Johnson and seconded by Abel to concur with the Park Commission that the deck structure that encroaches on'the public lands be removed. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. James Miller, 4781 Island View Drive. Request: To leave existina platform on Devon Commons. - City Manager Ed Shukle explained this item as similar to the pre- vious item. Mr. Miller explained that the walkway was needed to gain access to their dock. There was discussion that following the rip rap work, there would be a level walkway from the steps to the dock. MOTION made by Jessen and seconded by Johnson to concur, with the Park Commission that the platform which encroaches on public lands be removed by the time city does maintenance work on that property in June .1989. The vote was unanim- ously in favor. Motion carried. Howard Haqedorn, 1748 Avocet Lane. done on wiota Commons. Follow-up on tree trimming City Manager reviewed this item saying that the Park Commission granted a request to trim the sumach to 3 1/2' under the Park Directors supervision, hard wood trees were not to be cut. However, additional cutting had taken place. Two years prior to this several hard wood trees had been removed without a permit. The Park Commission considers this a "nature area" and should be left natural. There was discussion as to general maintenance of the Commons, litter cans, mowing, etc. and who was to do this maintenance. Jessen stated that the Park Commission was looking into the Commons and they are developing a plan for maintenance. MOTION made by Jessgn, seconded by Jensen to concur with the Park Co~mission to discontinue all tri~ing along the 1,400 feet Qf shoreline in the Wiota Cocoons in order to preserve as a nature area. The vote was 3 in favor with Johnson and Smith voting nay. Comments & Suqgestions from Citizens Present. There were no comments or suggestions from the citizens present. There was a short recess to allow the .students from the U of M Landscape Architecture Department to prepare the Council Chambers for their presentations on Lost Lake. Mayor Smith reconvened the Council meeting. He welcomed a visitor to the Council meeting, Mr. John Derus, Chairman of the Hennepin County Board. of Commissioners. Mr. Derus spoke briefly on Light Rail Transit. Lost Lake Park Development Plans presented by the University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture Department City Manager Ed Shukle informed the public that the City had con- tacted the University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture Depart- ment, offering them a chance to design a park for the Lost Lake area, as a class project. Goals and a schedule were discussed with Professor Lance Neckar and the class of eight University students. Ed Shukle then introduced'Professor Neckar. Professor Neckar introduced the students: David Ivers, Bill Kerker, Cindy Livingston, Brian Mierow, Jeff Morton, Paul Paige, Karl Weissenborn and Steve Wensman. 4 Each student presented their Lost Lake park plan ideas, describ- ing commercial and public usage, architectural concepts for the area, recreational park and waterway connections. The students' concepts included wetland protection, boat access, people attrac- tion and nature preservation. The City Manager along with persons present, thanked the class for their enthusiastic effort and professional presentations. Resolution Requestinq an Increase in M.S.A. Maintenance Funds to Increased Maintenance Costs on City of Mound M.S.A. Streets. City Manager Ed Shukle explained that Mound's allotment is nor- mally $25,000. The amount is being increased to $33,000 in 1989 due to additional maintenance costs. Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-181 RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN M.S.A. MAINTENANCE FUNDS DUE TO IN- CREASED MAINTENANCE COSTS ON CITY OF MOUND M.S.A. STREETS The vote was unanimously in favor. Resolution passed. Recommended definition of "resident,, for cemetery fee schedule. City Manager Ed Shukle explained the Park Commission's recommen- dation on the definition: "Individual is a resident of Mound at time of'purchasing the cemetery lot(s)." MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jessen to concur with the Park Commission in the definition of "resident,, for the cemetery fee schedule as, "Individual is a current resident of Mound at time of purchasing the cemetery lot(s).,, The motion carried unanimously. Request for street light - 2200 block of Westedqe Blvd. Sandy Roeglin, 2260 Westedge Blvd., was present and stated that Westedge Blvd. from County Rd 15 to the train bridge is very dark at night. There is no street light in this area. The Police Department has verified this. Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-183 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT ON THE 2200 BLOCK OF WES- TEDGE BOULEyARD. The vote was'unanimously in favor. Resolution passed. 5 Siqn Ordinance Modification Mark Koegler briefed the Council on this item. He stated that in the Mound City Code, Section 365:05, Subd.8. Violations states, "If the permittee or owner fails to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the provisions set forth in this Section 365 within 30 days following receipt of said notice." The issue being that "within 30 days" could be too long. Mark stated that tkis time frame was used by a resident when he had been informed he had an illegal sign in his yard. Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: ORDINANCE %20-1988 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 365.05 SUBD. 8, OF THE MOUND CITY CODE RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE. The vote was unanimously in favor. Resolution passed. Proposed Affirmative Action Plan. City Manager Ed Shukle 6pdated the Council on this item. Ail cities within the state that have 20 or more full-time employees, were to ha~e an Affirmative Action Program certified by the State of Minnesota. This was mandatory an~ the deadline for submitting the plan is December 1, 1988. Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION %88-182 RESOLUTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT The vote was unanimously in favor. Resolution passed. Tour of New Public Works Building, Island Park Facility and Goal Setting Session January 7, or January 14, 1988 - Mayor Smith. The Council discussed, this item, agreeing upon Saturday, January 7, 1989, beginning at 9:00 AM with a tour of the new public works facility and returning to city hall around 10:00 AM. At city hall, the Council will have a goal setting meeting. PAYMENT OF BILLS MoTIoN made by Jensen, seconded by Abel to authorize the payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of $118,451.56, when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Grimm,s Store - Devlln Gleason Information was handed out to the Council. Mr. Devlin is requesting an extension of a conditional use permit and variance, both have which expired. Mr. Devlin was not present. The Coun- 6 cil wished to discuss this with Mr. Devlin and obtain more infor- mation as to his plans for upgrading the building. MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Abel to table this item until December 1~, 1988. The motion passed with four yes, Johnson voting nay. $oknt Council and Plannlng Commission Meeting Council discussed a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and other Planning related issues. Meeting time was set for Monday, December 12, 1988 at 7:00 PM, in the council chambers. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS A. Financial Report for October as prepared by Finance Director. Be Lake Level, Flow & Precipitation Summary for October 1988. C. Planning Commission Minutes - November 14, 1988. D. Park Commission Minutes - ~ovember 10, 1988. Request for comments from the City regarding the renewal of existing management policy and operating procedures for Gray's Bay Headwaters Control Structure. This information has been given to the Park and Plan- ning Commissions. Fe Notice of a meeting to form a cooperative effort for economic development in Hennepin County. DATE: Thursday, December 15, 1988, TIME: 7:30 A.M. Breakfast 8:00 A.M. Meeting 9:15.A.M. Adjourn PLACE: The Oslo Room, Scanticon Minneapolis Northwest Business Campus, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth. Please let Linda know by Wednesday, December 7th, if you will be attending. MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Smith to adjourn at 11:20 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager Linda Strong, Acting City Clerk 7 P'lanntng Commission Meeting NovemDer 28, 1988 BOARD OF APPEALS .C. ese No. B7-_6..7.3_L..4.4..5.2_._Denbig. h_ Road, Jack CookL_.A,v__a.l__o.n..~..B...l_o_c_k.. J..,_ Lot _Z 2 4- 0 0 0 ej. __S.E_T..B_A..C._K_. V..A_ iA N_CE_ .-. _R_E_O .E. ST,_ Applicant, Jack Cook, was not present. .R.e_C.o_m_m__e.ndat t on by_Bu f 1 d !ng Off t c i a l~.__Jan Bertrand .' The applicant Is requesting an extension on hfs variance Resolu- tion · #B?-]9! due to lack of funds to remove the nonconforming entry way. The applicant is also requesting a change in the variance to allow him to keep his deck at a continuous level above grade. The existing variance requires him to reduce the deck elevation to within 30 inches from existing ground 1eve1 with a'stairway from the marlo door down to the lower deck, proceeding at ground level to the ;lakeside, and then a stairway to the elevated Geck beginning at the 3.7' building setback line. Mr. Cook. believes, to lower anO then raise his Geck over a Gl.s- tance of 20' or less creates a Hazardous and unsafe condition. 'The Butldlng Offictal supports the ortgtnal staff recommendation. The neighbor, Sandra Konnad had her property surveyed, which shows a I' encroachment of the present deck. To-Gate the deck has not been moved back or lowered to grade. D t scuSs t on ** ' Ms, Konnad spoke on her behalf and stated she has not discussed any of these Issues with Jack Cook. She does not approve of his deck encroaching on her property, and would like him to move it. There ts also a retaining wall encr6achtng on her property. Reese recalled asking Mr. Cook to negotiate with his neighbor tn terms of purchasing t" or 2' of Ms. Konnad's property to solve his situation. MOTION'made by Wefland, seconded by Reese, no action will be .taken by the Planning Commission until the encroachment resolved. _It.was discussed I-f Ms. Konnad-has enoUgh property to sell and still' keep her lot conforming. Ms. Konnad stated her 1bt is 50' wide, however she would prefer not to sell her property, but to have Mr. Cook remove the deck. The Building Offtctal informed the Commission tf this variance is not extended' by this Commission and the Council, then the ap- plicant will be taken to task because his variance is expired. Welland moved to withdraw his motion, .Reese seconded. MOTiON'moved by Weli'and, seconded by Sohns to deny the request for the change I~ the variance. Motion carried un- animously. Case will be heard by the City Council on November 29, ]988. CASE NO. 87-673 TO: Planning Commission, Applicant and Staff FROM: Jan Bertrand, Building OffTc~al Planning Commission Agenda of October 12, 1987. CASE NO. 87-673 APPLICANT: Jack Cook LOCATION: 4452 Denblgh Road LEGAL DESC,: Lot 2 including adjacent vacated street, Block 1, Avalon; PID Number 19-117-23 24 0002 SUBJECT: Side yard setback variance EXISTING ZONING: R-2 Single Family Dwelling PROPOSAL: The applicant, Jack Cook, is requesting a variance to allow an attached deck with a walkway within zero feet to the side property line at the west. The size of the deck on the north is not included with the application. He is also requesting to add a second floor on this dwelling as Well as a portion of the attached garage which was granted under the previous variance Resolution # 86-104. The R-2 Zoning District requires a 6 foot side yard, 50 foot lakeshore setback, a 20 fOot front yard setback, a lot slze'of 6,000 square feet, and a 40 foot lot width. The existing lot is a conforming parcel. The ~tructure, however, has a 3.7 to 4,1 foot setback to the west lot line to the principal structure and a zero foot side yard setback to an entryway to the basement level of the home. The attached garage Is under construct.ion at this. time as well as some of the other repairs to the dwelling have gone. beyond the scope of the original variance approval. Mr. Cook, at the present time, is under a stop order to cease all modi- fications to the principal structure. He ls being allowed to continue with the attached garage which was previously approved. The applicant has construc.ted the deck and walkway at this time, has added patio doors and'windows, and beam supports to get ready to add a second floor to the dwelling. The only difficulty that Mr. Cook has had with this lot has been the existing dwelling and its close proximity to the west lot llne and also to the right-of-way of Denbigh Road. The lot area does meet the requirements for the R-2 Zoning Ordinance provisions and the east property line setback as well as the lakeshore setback does comply with the R-2 District requirements. RECOMMENDATION:. The staff does not. recommend approval of the walkway along the west property llne. However, the recommendations that the deck walkway be reduced to within 30 inches or less from grade within that 3 foot setback could allow steps down from the patio door which was installed and than proceed along the walkway and than allow steps to be constructed to the elevated portion of the deck on lakeside. A similar circumstances happened on 4932 Bedford Road for a Mr. Mark Jenks in Aprii of this year. Modifications to this dwelling which would add a CASE NO. 87-673 Page 2 second floor within 3.7 feet of the west lot line could be allowed, if the owner made provisions to reduce overhang projections as well as a plan for diverting water away from the adjacent neighbors. Also, the existing basement entry could be removed from the building and provisions made for the remodeling of the second floor to include a stairway that would extend into the basement. The abutting neighbors have been notified. This will be referred to the City Council on October 13, 1987. 977 Legal Description of Property: Lot Addition ~--"~ V ~ ~"~ Owner's Name /I Address 7 CITY OF MOUND Case Fee Pa Date Filed APPLICATION TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (Please type the following informationJ / r'~ -~J- . ~', Block Day Phone No. ~7~ It / ! e Applicant (if other than owner): Name Address Day Phone No. 5. Type.of Request: (/~) Variance ( ) Conditional Use Permit ( ) Zoning Interpretation & Review (') Wetland Permit ( ) P.U.D. ( .) Amendment ( ) Sign Permit ( )*Other *If other, specify.: ~resent Zoning District -~-~, w Existing Use(s) of Property ~~ 'Z~-~?~?~/1~'--'-~1.1 Has an application ever been made for zoning,.varian~e, or use permit or other zoning procedure for this property? ~ If so, list date(s) of list date(s) of application, action taken and provide Resolution No.(s) · ~ C~e~.of previous resolutions shall accompany present request. ~ certify that all of the above statements and the statements contained in any required papers or plans to'be submitted herewith are true and accurate, I consent to the entry in or upon the premi, ses described in this application by any authorized official of the City of Mound for the purpose of inspecting, or of posting, maintaining 'and removing such notices as may be require~by law.fl ' Signature of Applicant ~'~_ ~ I I Planning Commission Recom~nJendation: Approve with conditions Council Action: Concur with Planning Commission & approve. 10-12-87 Date Resolution No.87-19I Date 10-13-87 4/82 Request for Zoning Variance Procedure (2) D. Location of: Signs, easements, underground utilities, etc. E. Indicate North compass direction F. Any additlonal information as may reasonably be required by the City Staff and applicable Sections of the Zoning Ordinance. iil. ~equest for a Zoning Variance A. A11 information below, a site plan, as described in Part !1, and general application must be provided before a hearing will be scheduled. B. Does the present use of. the property'conform to el1 use regulations for the zone district in which it is located? Yes (/X~) No ( ) .. If "no", specify each non-conforming use: Ce Do the existing structures' comply wiCh all area height and bulk regulations for the zone district In which It is.located? Y~s (/~ No ' () ' If "no'i, specify each non-conforming use~ De Which ur~lque physical characteristics of the s. ubject property prevent its reasonable .use for any of the uses permitted in that zoning dlstric~:? (~) .Too narrow (~) Topography ( ) Sol1 ( ) Too' small · ( ) Drainage ( ) Sub-surface .(. ) Too' shallow ( ) .Shape: ( ) Other= Speclfy: E® Was the hardship d~scrlbed above created by the action of anyone having property Interests in the land'after 'the Zoning Ordinance was adopted2 Yes ( ) No (~) if yes, explain: 'tion of a road? Yes.' ( ) No If yes, expla,n: G. Are the condltlons of hard~hip [or'w~ich y?u.request a variance pec~tlar only to the property described ,n th~s petition? Yes '.( ).~No (~(~) If no, how ma~y other properties are similariv_~ffected? ' II II · ' ' / H..~hat ~s the minimum modlf~cation (variance) from the area-bulk regulations that will permit you to make reasoneble use 'of your land? (Specify, using maps, sire'plans with.dlmensions and written explanation. Attach additional sheets, if necessary.) Will granting of the variance be materlally detrimental to property in the same zo. ne~Or to the enforcement of this ordinance? 279 October !3, 1987' RESOLUTION ~7- 191 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH PLANNING COI~ISSION RECO~V~ATION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE FOR A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON LOT 2 INCLUDING ADJACENT VACATED STREET, BLOCK 1, AVALON; WHEREAS, the applicant is repuesting a variance to allow an attached deck with a walkway within zero feet to thc. side property line at the west, add a second floor.on the existing dwelling within 3.7 feet of the side lot line and 20 feet to the front property line; and .. WEEkEAS, the R-2 single family zoning district requires 6 foot side yards,20 foo: front yard, and 50 foot lakeside setback to the Ordinary High Water Elevation of.929.5 N'.G.V.D.; and %~EREAS, SECTION 23.404 Subd. (8) provid;s that alt~rations may be made to a building containing a lawful nonconforming .residential unit when the alteration will improve the livability thereof but the alteration may not increase the number of dwelling units. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of'Mound,'M~., as follows: 1. That the .City doe~ hereby authorize the existing nonconforming principle 'Structure setback.at 4452-Denbtgh Road; ?ID #19-117-23 24 0002. 2. The City Council ~uthorizes the existing structural setback violation and authorizes'the alterations set forth below, pursuant to Section 23.404, Subd. (8) with the clear and express understanding that the use remains as a lawful, nonconforming use, subject to all of the provisions and re- strictions of Section 23.404. It is determined that the livability of the residential.unit will be improved by authorizing the following alterations to the nonconforming property: A second story (floor) is to be added to the existing dwelling within 3~7 feet of the west property line, a'minimum of 6 feet to the east property line, 50 feet to the O.H.W. elevation of 929.5 N.G.V.D. to lakeside, and 20 feet to the street front property line. RedUce the deck elevation to within 30 inches from existing ground level with a stairway from the patio door down to the lower deck, proceeding at ground level to the lakeside, and then a stairway to the elevated deck begfnning at the 3.7 foot building setback line. Upon. the further condition that the existing dwelling must meet State Building Code, the existing basement entry at zero feet to the property line be relocated into ~he new construction and then to be removed to ground level, provisions be made to divert water run off away from the adjoining'property. Variance approval is valid for one year from the date of this resolution. 164' AuguSt RESOLUTION NO. 86-104 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING CO~ISSlON TO APPROVE A 3 FOOT SiDE. YARD SETBACK AND'12.5 FOOT STREET FRONT SETBACK FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 1, AVALON, PID ~ 1D-117-23 24 0002 .P & Z Case'No. 86-5~8 (4452 Denblgh Road) WHEREAS, Jack Cook: owner of the parcel described .as Lot 2, Block 1, Avalon, PID # 1~-117-23 24 0002; has appl.led for a side yard and front .yard setback to all°w the construction of an attached garage of 20 by .24 foot within 12 to.13 fe~t of the front property' line and zero feet to the side property; and WHEREAS, City Code requires a 61riot Side yard setback and a 20 foot fron~ yard setback to'the.principal building in the R-2 Single Family Residentl~l District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed'the request and does recom- mend a yariance with .som~ modi-f'~c~tion 'to the apptlc.ant'-s request to afford the property owner reasonable use of his land. NOW,."THEREFORE, .BE IT RESOLVED 'tha~'the City Councl. 1 of the C'~ty of Mound, Minnesota, does hereby approve a 3 foot side yard setback and a 1.2.~ foot front yard setback to all°w the construction of a attached garage with no an- closure'of the existing'basement stairway Clue to the narrowness and topography of the property for Lot' 2, Block 1,.'Avalon (4452 Denbigh Road) PID # 1~-117-23 24 0002. The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember Paulsen and secondeJ by Councilmember Paterson. The following Councilmembers vo~ed in the affirmative: Jessen, Paulsen, Paterson, Polston and Smith; The following Councilmembers voted in the'negative: none. Mayo~- · % · ./-( .~ ~ ~. Attest: City Clerk DEMAI:~ . GABRIEL LAND SURVEYORS, INC. Phone: (5T2) 55g-090~ , M,nn. R~. NO. No. ,/5..';-5. BEKNICK AND STEKN A~ORNEY$ AT LAW BERNICK,SHAPlRO AND G~S$NAN, P. A. PARROAL[ l, ~UIT[ ST. LOUI$ ~ARK, MINNESOTA (~)~) B~-~O0 October 21, 1987 Mr. Jack Cook 4452 Denbigh Road Mound, MN 55364 Re: Encroachment onto Lot 3 and the East 10 feet of Lot 4, Block 1, Avalon Dear Mr. Cook: I have been retained by Sandra J. Konnad with respect to the encroachments onto her property by the recent construction originating from your property. For your reference, I enclose a copy of a survey recently completed, which shows the following encroachments onto Ms. Konnad's property: Your metal shed is located three-tenths of one foot on Ms. Konnad's property. The wooden retaining wall immediately south of the shed encroaches seven-tenths of one foot on the north end and eight-tenths of one foot on · the south end. The wooden retaining wall to the north of the foregoing retaining wall encroaches 1.15 feet on the north and 3.7 feet on the south. The wooden deck adjacent to your home encroaches one foot on.the north and eight-tenths of one foot on the south end. The concrete foundation of the entrance to your basement on the west side of your house encroaches .08 feet across its entire width. Mr. Jack Cook October 21, 1987 Page 2 BERNICK A. ND STERN A I~OI~'S~IONAI_ A~.~OCIATION It is unfortunate that these improvements were made without securing the necessary permits. I understand a survey was obtained by you two years ago, but the stakes were lost during the extensive regrading of your back lot. Had you reestablished the lot line prior to commencing construction, you could have perhaps avoided this problem. On behalf of Ms. Konnad, we are requesting that these encroachments be removed.immediately. I have been provided with a copy of a Resolution by the City Counsel dated October 13, 1987, Which appears to authorize a variance from the six foot side set back to within 3.7 feet of the side lot line on the west. At a minimum, that side lot clearance should be reestablished adjacent to the home. It is not clear whether the retaining walls to the north and the metal shed are subject to the variance or must be reestablished at a minimum of six feet to the east of the property linel It is my understanding that your request for a variance was placed upon the Planning Commission agenda for the meeting October 12, 1987, and further placed upon the City Counsel agenda for approval the following day, October 13. Ms. Konnad advises me that she spoke with you on the morning of October 13, and that you advised her of the results of the Planning Commission meeting the ~revious evening. In response to her inquiry as to the date of the next counsel meeting, you advised her not of the meeting scheduled for that evening, but'of a meeting to be scheduled for the 23rd or 2$th of October. Certainly if she had been advised of that evening's. City Counsel meeting, she would have attended and expressgd her opposition to your request for a variance. We intend to bring this matter up before the counsel at the next meeting, so that both sides can be heard on this matter. · Irrespective of the outcome of the meeting, and whether the City grants a variance or not, the encroachments have to be removed from Ms. Konnad's property. Mr. Jack Cook October 21, 1987 Page 3 BER. NICK AND STER.N A PROF[.~,~IONAL ASSOCIATION In order that we may advise our client whether legal ac{ion is required, we would appreciate your response at your earliest opportunity. Very truly yours, BERNI~K~ AND ~TERN, P.A. ,//:'; David L. Olson DLO/cmw Enclosure cc MS. Jan Bertrand Ms. Sandra J. Konnad Mr. Edward J. Shukle, Jr. Mr. Steve Smith q II I hlreD¥ Fertd¥ thlt thzl il I true Incl correct representit~on o! I survey of FiDe No. th~ ~on~tr~e~ ol the ~bo~e fiescr~ I~n~ Ind ~ the ioc~tion '-..~ Minn. RiO. No: ~ ._ , ..... NOV. 28, 1988 Ed Shukle City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, Mn. 55364 r~: 3069 Brighton Boulevard Dear Mr. Shukle In follow up to our conversation today, regarding resolution' no. 87-65. To consider a extension of a conditional use permit for the operation of a grocery store and issuance of lot size and setback variances for the store. I apologi.ze for the time delay on the improvements to the building.· I ran into unforeseen problems with my associate who was securing a loan needed to finish the project. Because of other projec(s of my own, Iwas not able to spend the needed time myself, to finish it. As of now, I have,the .~ time and the finances to finish the project myself. I assure you I wili'put all my time and efforts to finnish the remodeling at no more than six months. · ' Devlin Gleason CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA $53~4 ($12) 472-115~ November 15, 1988 Mr. Devlfn H. Gleason 4540 Enchanted Point Road M~und, MN 55364 Re= 3069 Brighton Boulevard Dear Mr. Gleasont All oE the permits which were Issued to you for structural repairs to 3069 Brighton Boulevard, permit #7708 dated July 6, 1987, plumbing permit #1010, and sewer connection #630 have,ex- ptred. The City Manager, Ed Shukle, has asked you For a progress report tn his July ii, 1988 letter to you. We have not received a response to-date. The variance approved by Resolution #87-65 has expired which stated that you would restore the building to a safe condltfonl .a copy oF which Is attached. ~t this time, the building wtrtng, 'heating, water, sewer, and butldlng repairs are not complete· The stucco is Ealllng dEE dE the building with the wood studs exposed to the elements, the Eooting pads and basement Floor Is not installed, there Is no sewer nor restroom and adequate plumbing Eactlltles, the windows are missing at the storeEront as well as more deterioration and dilapidation dE the structure. You have Ealled to restore the building, thereby, the,,Clty Is requesting that you obtain ~en~>ll- tton permits within 30 days and complete the removal dE the structure within 180 days. Failure to obtain permits within 30 days wlll..result tn legal action to accomplish the demolition. Debris removal and utlltty disconnections costs, Including legal Eees, wI'~l be assesseO to the property Sincerely, da~~n B~rtrand Building OEElclal ' JB=pJ Enclosure cc: Craig Mer,z An equal oppo~unity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicapped status in the admission or access tO, or treatment or employment in. its programs and activities. CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1153 July 11, 1988 Mr. Del.vln Gleason 4540 Enchanted Point Mound, MN 55364 Road Dear Mr. Gleason: At a recent City Council meetlng, the City Council discussed the progress that you were making on upgrading the former Grimm's Store at 3069 Brigh- ton Boulevard2 We would like to flnd out your plans on completion of the renovation and upgrading. Jan Bertrand, Building Offlclal, tells me that you have done some work on the property. But, It appears things are not moving at a rapid pace. Please advise Jan and/or myself when you intend to complete the work on this property. We look forward to hearing from you. Edward J~~ Clty Manager cc: jan. Bertrand, Bulldlrig Offlclal ES:ls An equal oDDortuntty Employer that tides not di$criminale on the bas~s of race, color, national origin, or hand~capped status m the a0m'sslon or access to. or treatment or employment m. its programs anc~ actw~ttes. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LOT SIZE AND SETBACK VARIANCES AND I$$UANGF. OF CONDITIONAl. USE PEP, HIT FOP, A GROCERY STORE (GRII~H'$ STORE) AT BRIGHTON BLVD.., DEVLIN SLEASON, P & Z CASE #87-620 ~EREJLS, the City Council on April 14, 1987, 'held a public hearing pursuant: b::) gec~:ictl 23.505 of ~he Mound Code oE Ordinances, to consider the issuance of a Coodibio~al Use Permit for the operation oE a issuance of lob size ar~ sel;~ack variances for Grimm's $%ore; t~EREAS, the subject property is within the B-3, Neighborhood Business Zone which allows grocery s~c=es by Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for recognition of exis~Lng lot size and sefl:ack variances; and ~REAS, proposed imp~ovements to ~he building will restore the building to a'safe condition and will nob increase the: bulk of the structure thereby complying with Section 23.404 of the ~ound Code of Cmdtnances; and H~EREAS, the Planning Czxnmission reviewed the request! 'an~ ~ER~S, all persons wishing to be heard were heard. tOW, THEREFCR~, ~ iT RESOLVED by the City COuncil of the City of' Minnesota, that the Conditional Use Permit and the following variances are hereby approved subject to a review by the City Engineer of the.existing parking area bo ensure adequate ingress/egress. Area Variance - 7,000 square fee: Sebback Variances ~ North- 49 feet South- 13 feet East - 24 feet ' West - 40 feet, 2 inches Parking Stall Variance - 2 spaces The .foregoing resolution was. moved by' councilmember Johns6n and seconded by Councllmember Abel. Th~ followlng Councilmembers voted in the afflrmetlvei Abel, Jansen, Jessen, Johnson and Smlth. The following Councllmembers voted In the negative: LEN HARRELL Chief of Police MOUND POLICE 5341 Maywood Road Telephone 472-3711 Mound, MN 55364 Dispatch 544-9511 EMERGENCY 911 November 28, 1988 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Ed Shukle ~ Len HarrellCZ~ Street Light Request at Lynwood Blvd. & Mill Pond Lane I have observed the area in question and agree that it is very dark. Mill Pond Lane is a "low area" on Lynwood Blvd. with inclines in the road both to the east and west. The nearest lights are approximately a block away in either direction. I believe the addition 6f a street light to be a legitimate concern and a reasonable request. APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERHIT 'City PHONE Zip BUILdiNG OWNER 'g~v~ (If'othe.~ than applicant) Name Address CONTRACTOR. Hame SIGH LOCATION' 2~0l ALLOWABLE S IGNAGE j~ J =" ' ' WALL AREA' BY' EXISTIN~ SI GNAGE ' .. n~ " ~ DESCRIBE SIGN (Haterlal~, etci) ~ LENGTH BLOCK' -- Address TOTAL 7.ON l NG D i STRi CT NUMBER OF SIGNS' --- Sq. FOOTAGE OF SIGNS ILLUHINATED: YES y~_~ NO TYPE OF SIGN: "WALL MOUNT. FREE STANDING PORTABLE OTHER- OF T ' ~~SO~+L S ).~".TO B~ ~R~CTED :m mm PLEASE DESCRIBE REQUEST AND REASON FOR REQUEST:---/7-~ Is sign for a community organization and does It meet all the standards of Sectlon-~ U,u~/ '~~,,~._~ ~:; / ~ ~/~ l'f additional i.nformatlon, is attached, please s~~ 11" maximum sized drawingS. Applicant's D~te submitted ~o~~ t ~o~: ~ ' '~ c APPROVED: ~j~ing Official Mound City Code Section 365:15, iubd. 9(E (e) Garage sale signs will be permitted in conjunction with the sale o£ house- hold goods and materials from private residences. Such signs shall be exempt from permi=s and fees but shall be subject to the following: (1) Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area. (2) The name and telephone number of the party responsible for the sale shall be clearly marked on the sign. (3) No signs shall be placed within the public way nor shall they be attached to any ~elephone poles or light standards. (4) Directional off pr,~se garage sale signs can be placed on private property providing that the proper~wners consent is obtained prior to the placement of such signs. (5) The use of garage sale signs shall be limited to five (5) occasions per calendar year per residence. (6) Boutiques, craft sales, and other sales events of hand-crafted merchandise shall be subject to all garage sale signage provisions. (7) Garage sale signs shall be limited to five (5) days per occur'fence. (f) Seasonal Signs - Seasonal signs of a temporary or portable nature may be used in the non-residential districts to promote or advertise on-premise seasonal services or merchandise. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet and shall not be left in place for more than a two (2) month period. Permits and fees shall be required for all seasonal signs, and permits may be issued no more than two (2) times per calendar year per business. Subd. 10. Except as may be specifically authorized by this Subd. 10 and Subd. 9 (f) of this Section 365:15, portable signs are prohibited. A portable sign used for the purpose of directing the public may be permitted under the following conditions: (a) Said sign is coincidental to, or used in conjunction with, a governmental unit'or quasi-public function; and (b) The period of use of said sign shall not exceed ten (10) consecutive days; and (c) Signs shall not be used more than four (4) times during a calendar year; and (d) Prior approval of a majority of the City Council shall be required for the use of any such sign; and (e) Signs shall be placed ~n the premises of the advertised event; and (f) Such signs shall require the issuance of a permit but will be exempt from all fees; and American Scholarship Foundation Howard R. Tripp Regional Director Box 146 Hanover, MN SS341 November 25, 1988 Mr. Edward Sheckel City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 Dear Mr. Sheckel, I respectfully request a use permit to hold the weigh-in for our American Scholarship Foundation bass fishing tournament on Lake Minnetonka on June 4, 1989 . We would like to hold the weigh-in at Mound Bay Park at approx 5:00pm. Per our telephone conversation of October 20, 1988, you stated that the Mound City Council would be favorable toward our holding our weigh-in again this year at the Park, and so I have proceeded with our LMCD permit with that site in mind. You can be assured that we will again do our best to accommodate other users of the park and we will always keep.safety as our number one considera- tion. We would like to'begin setting up our weigh-in equipment at 12:00 noon and should be completed with the weigh.in and tear down by 6:00pm. We will make sure the beach and'park area are Clean. and litter-free when we leave the area. I have enclosed a copy of our tournament rules and also a copy of the permit you issued us for this past year's tournament. I have applied for other permits from the DNR, LMCD, Sheriff's Water Patrol'and Hennepin County Parks, and these should be forthcoming. I would be happy to send you copies of any of these permits which you require. Please contact me at 498-8098 Or my wife Julie at 420,6100 if we can provide you with any additional information concerning this permit. Sincerely, Howard R. Tripp ~ Regional Director American Scholarship Foundation 2 Enclosures as stated PUBLIC GATHERING PERMIT Use of a public park or commons by any group consisting of 15 or more individuals. Use is not to interfere with traffic and general use of the park or commons or to be beyond the ability of the police in.maintaining order. NO LIQUOR MAY BE USED IN AA~ OF THE CITY PARKS OR BUILDINGS Group is to remove all litter and trash and provide a desopit to insure cleaning up of the park area. Deposit .. Expected 'Attendance Telephone No. Home:. q~ ~-- ~0 ~ ~ Work: 6000 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE M.$.A. FIVE YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED WHEREAS, the Office of State Aid has reques'ted that each Ci~ submit a five year construction program; and WHEREAS, this program is to include sufficient projects to utilize all existing and anticipated funds accruing during the next five years; and WHEREAS, this is only a projection and the City will not be held to these specific projects or schedule; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Engineer have looked at the total M.S.A. system and come-up with the schedule for Mound's five year program (attached and marked Exhibit A). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLYED that the City Council of t'he City of Mound, Minnesota, does hereby adopt the M.S.A. Five Year Program as outlined 'on Exhibit A and attached hereto. The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember and seconded by Councilmember 'The following Cou~cilmembers voted in the affirmative: The following Councilmembers voted in the negative: none. AtteSt: City Clerk Mayor· McCornbs Frank RoDs Associates, inc. Twin Cities St. Cloud 15050 23rd Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone 612/476-6010 December 5, 1988 Engineers Planners Surveyors Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Mound 5341Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 SUBOECT: City of Mound Municipal State Aid Street System Five Year Construction Program ~RA #8562 Dear Mayor and Council Members: The office of State Aid requires that each City update their 5 year construction program every 3 years by council action. This program is to include sufficient projects to utilize all existing and 'anticipated funds accruing during the next five years. This is only a projection and the City will not be held to these specific projects or schedule. Enclosed is a copy of the schedule that Ed Shukle, Ge. no Hoff and myself have arrived at for your consideration. Also enclosed is a map which indicates the streets which are on Mound's MSA system. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC. Oohn Cameron OC:aju- Enclosure cc: Ed Shukle Geno Hoff.. An Equaf ODpodumty Employer MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET ~YSTEH ~ 5-Year Construction Prosram For ~.~-~ (S~a~e Aid Expenditures Only) REVENUE Present State Aid Construction Balance September 1, 1988 Zstimated Annual Construction Allotment $ ~O~D~X 4 Zs~imated Total State Aid Allotment for Prograrmming Purposes ESTI!~TED EXPZNDITURES Year Estimated of State Aid Ex?endi t,ure Termini Project Descri? t ion ExDendi ture On From~~ Length ~,~ ~%~ ~1~%~~ Length 0.%0 ESTIMATED EXPENDITUP~ES Year Estimated of State Aid Ex.~enditure Termini Pro.~ ect De$criDtion Exp,enditur.e On From To _ $ ....... Lensch ~ . Fro Leng=h O~ , From To ' $ ~ . . From Lengeh ,, On To $ '' Length , _ _ From ,. To $ ' -- Length On From To .... ' Length Mc-Combs Frank Rods Associates, Inc. Twin Cities St. Cloud 15050 23rd Ave. N. Teleohone Plymouth, MN 612/476-6010 55447 December 7, 1988 Engineers Ptanners Surveyors Mr. Edward O. Shukle, Or., City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, Minnesota 5~364 SUBJECT: Public Works Facility MFRA #8275 Dear Ed: Enclosed is Loeffel-Engstrand's Payment Request No. 7 for work completed through October 31, 1988, on the subject project. The amount of this payment request is $27,960.28. We have reviewed this request, find that it is in order, and recommend payment in the above amount to the Contractor. If you have any questions 'or need additional information, please contact US. Sincerely, McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC. Steven W. 3antzen, P.E-;, A.Z.A SJ:aju Ar, EC~. '~5. OOduE;t';' Employer For December 13, 1988 Council Meeting December 8, 1988 GAMBLING LICENSE -- Class A (Bingo, Raffles, Paddlewheels, Tipboards, Pull-Tabs) Renewal - New License Period: 3-1-89 to 2-28-90 Church of our Lady of the Lake 2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, Minn. 55364 THIS APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD AND IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT (i2-08-88), UNLESS A RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL GOVERN- ING BODY IS PASSED WHICH SPECIFICALLY DISALLOWS SUCH ACTIVITY AND A COPY OF THAT RESOLUTION IS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE ABOVE DATE. OTHER GAMBLING LICENSES IN MOUND ARE: Class A - American Legion #398 Class B - VFW Post #5113 Northwest Tonka Lions AT: Mack's Jock Club Charitable Gambling Control Board Rm N-475 Griggs-Midway Bldg. 1821 University Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104-3383 (612) 642-0555 GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL AF~LICATION LICENSE NUMBER: A-IIt28-11! / EFF. DATE: For Board Use Only Paid Amt: Check No. Date: / AMOUNT OF FEE: ~1tt,II 1. Applicant-Legal Name of Organization 2. Street Address CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE NOUND 2385 Commerce BJvd 3. City, State, Zip 4. County 5. Round, IIII 55364 Henneptn ( 6. Name of Chief Executive Officer 7. Fr Michae! Tegeder ( 8. Name of Treasurer or Person Who Accounts for Revenues Tho.as OibbeIl 10. Name of Gambling Manager 11. Bond Number Frank WeJJand BLANKET 13. Name of Establishment Where Gambling Will Take Place 14. County Our Lady of the Lake Mound Hennep~n 16. Lessor Name Business Phone 612) 472-1284 Business Phone 612 ) 472-1284 9. Business Phone ( 612 ) 472-1284 12. Business Phone ( 15. No. of Active Members 9tl 17. Monthly Rent: 18. If Bingo will be conducted with this license, please specify days and times of Bingo. D_.~ay_~ Times I - _Days Times Days Times 19, Has license ever been: E] Revoked Date: 20. Have internal controls been submitted previously? 21. Has current lease been filed with the board? 22. Has current sketch been filed with the board? [] Suspended Date: [] Denied Date: ~"Yes [] No (If "No," attach copy) ~Yes [] No (If "No," attach copy) ~ Yes r-] No (If "No," attach copy) GAMBLING SITE AUTHORIZATION By my signature below, local law enforcement officers or agents of the Board are hereby authorized to enter upon the site, at any time, gambling is being conducted, to observe the gambling and to enforce the law for any unauthorized game or practice. BANK RECORDS AUTHORIZATION By my signature below, the Board is hereby authorized to inspect the bank records of the General Gambling Bank Account whenever necessary to fulfill requirements of current gambling rules and law, OATH I hereby declare that: 1. I have read this application and all information submitted to the Board; 2. All information submitted is true, accurate and complete; 3. All other required information has been fully disclosed; 4. I am the chief executive officer of the organization; 5. I assume full responsibility for the fair and lawful operation of all activities to be conducted; 6. I will familiarize myself with the laws of the State of Minnesota respecting gambling and rules of the board and agree, if licensed, to abide by those laws and rules, including amendments thereto. 23. Official_Legal Name of.Organization Signatur. e (Chief Executive Officer) Date I Title ur=cl-I-o ou.¢, EACh' -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE BY LOCAL GOVERNING BODY I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of this application. By acknowledging receipt, *1 admit having been served with notice that this application will be reviewed by the Charitable Gambling Control Board and if approved by the Board, will become effective 60 days from the date of receipt (noted below), unless a resolution of the local governing body is passed which specifically disallows such activity and a copy of that resolution is received by the Charitable Gambling Control Board within 60 days of the below noted date. 24. City/County Name (Local Governin{~ Body) Signature ~f P~'son Receiving Application: Name of Person Delivering Application to Local Governing Body: CG-00032-02 (8/88) Township: If site is located within a township, please complete items 24 and 25: 25. Signature of Person Receiving Application Title: · Township Name White Copy- Board Canary- Applicant Pink - Local Governing Body CITY of lk,IOUND 534~ ,MAYWC, C'Z ROAD MOUN5 tvIIN"';ESOTA 55354 (612) 4'72-!155 December 9, 1988 TO: FROM: RE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER REQUEST FROM COMMONS DOCK HOLDER REGARDING LOW LAKE LEVELS AND COMMONS DOCK FEE Attached ~s a letter dated December 7, 1988, from Mr. Larry Holzerland, 4713 Bedford Road. Mr. Holzerland is a Commons Dock holder on Excelsior Commons, which is in the Black Lake area. For the past two years his dock has been unusable due to the low lake.!evel. Mr. Holzerland~is requesting that an adjustment be made on the Commons Dock fee because of low take levels. This request was discussed before the Park Commission on December 8, 1988, and it was recommended to the City Council that the present fee structure be maintained and that no exceptions be made with regard to the fees and their relationship to the low lake levels. The basic rationale for this recommendation by the Park Commission is the fact that we do have a Commons maintenance program in place that is based upon the fees that we collect from Commons Dock holders. In addition, the administrative chaos that would be created would be overwhelming with the number of docks that. we rent out. Therefore, the Park Commission has recommended that no exceptions be made and that Mr. Holzerland's or anybody e!se's request for a reduced fee or any other kind of adjustment be denied. If you have any questions, please contact me. ES:Is 7~¢ unuauaily iow icvela of La~¢ aLnn¢~on~a fieve made my doc~ along ~ce2.~Lor Convnona vLr~uaiiy u~aale for ~ p~ ~o ~r~ ~d now g~ app~ra ~e upcom~ a~on w~ be worae ~ evea u~ condL~Lo~ l~Akie I ~tkii wL~A ~o keep my /,nme dock ioca~kon, I would rat~er noi pa~ ~e fiuli doth' fie fio,~ a 'do~ ~at c~o~ bi ua~ fio,~ ~'a ~d~ puapoae. ~e ~e pro6i~. ~erAap~ a n~uc~ fee oa a fee tAat could 6e appik~ to tAe ~ollow~ ~on L/ tAe doc~ ~ ,t~der~ u~ ¥ gow water condgt~o~ addr~ tA~ ~te,~ ~ I ~ ~ure g~ concer~ a n~er of do~ Aogder~. 3'kncereIy yours., Larry/toiozerictnd 07/3 Bed/o,~d ~dl l~ound, ~k'. 55360 072-2075 3011 BILLS ..... DECEMBER 13, 1988 Batch 8113 391~439.62 Batch 8114 113,775.39 Unitog uniform rental-Nov 358.90 Westonka Foods Nov supplies 130.73 Coast to Coast Nov supplies 622.06 Star West Chev 1989 Pickup Truck 9,000.00 Navarre Hdwe Nov supplies 121.13 Total Bills 515,447.83 'l STATUS AL & ALMA'S SUPP~: CLUB VE~DR TOTAL A~35 PRE-PAID ATOM VD~DOR TOTAL B0549 F'RE-PA!D ~l/o0/~o * ~, r,r, · z.,~. ~,~ ll~.:,O/oo ~E-PAiD 11/30/88 11/30/88 BEL~OY CORPORATION t~OR TOTAL PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/~ CITY C~TY CREDIT UNION ~ND~ TOTAL PRE-PAID 11/~/88 11/30/~ C~HERCIAL LIFE INS ~ · ~ND~ TOT~ ~E-PAID 11/~¥88 1 I/~/88 CO~HISSIO~R OF RD~bE t~NDOR TOTAL D1219 PRE-PAID ) li/30!88 ii/30tS8 DELBERT RUDOLPH VD4DOR TOTAL ) D~.×, PRE-PAID 1t/90/~,8 11/30/~ ~:.LfA DENTAL ~¢T~NDOR TOTAL E1427 PRE-PAID i1/.~0/.~ 11/30/88 PRE-PAID ~'~tRC~Sr ,~OURNA' CITY OF AMOUNT 3£~,.i~ 30.00 30,00 3~,00 856,31 5,427,76 5,427,76 2,~2.00 2,662.00 2~,2.00 47.70 1.80 49.50 49.50 2,199.54 2197.54 61.25 61.25 1,004.40 32.95 12.75 45.70 1,128.75 1128.75 557.57 456.05 10.00 1,007,82 DES~ I PT I ON PLaN ~MM APF'REC DiN~'~ ~Rr~.'CD ATOM CD~-HARRD~L JNL-CD LIQ JRNL-CD LID JR)L-CD CR UNION 11/12 PR LIFE [~ 11/12 PR LIFE -RETiRFF J~NL-CD SIT 11/12 PR ~RNL-CD 7 ~NTRACT HRS JRNL-CD [ENTL :ED 11/12 PR DE~rfL RETIREE [EN1]. RETIRE DENTL RETIREE DENTL RETIREE JRNL-CD LIQ WINE MiX DISC JRNL-CD LiQ .WINE ACCQUNT 01-4190-4tFX~ !010 ,~v"' %'T, CH 0!-4140-41!0 1010 ~.00 71-7100-9510 10!0 ~56.31 71-7!~-~5!0 1010 5427,76 01-2040-0000 I0!0 2~2.00 01-2040-~) 01-4190-1520 1010 4%50 01-2040-0000 I010 81-4o.50-~i00 10i0 01-20~-0000 01-41~-1510 01-42~-!510 01-4170-!5!0 71-7100-I5!0 !010 71-7100-9510 71-7100-7540 71-7100-95~ 1010 71-71[X¥9510 / ~-7100-~..~=0 61.25 ' 1128.75 ' ':qCHASE J~UF~NAL P ~ CITY OF 71-7100-7560 iOlO Ell PHILLIPS TOTAL ,'o,Dz.05 PRE-PAiD 1;023.00 D~r COMF' 11/12 PR "r ',"~ 11/30/,98 11/.:lj/0:. 1,023,00 JR, NL-CD C~EA[ WEST LIFE ASSURA~;CE VENDOR TOTAL 1023.00 01-2040-0000 1010 i025.00 G1971 PRE-PAID 11/o0/oo 1!/~/88 189.3C HOSF' [ED 11/I2 PR lc,~ ~0 JD~-CD 01-20%-00(K) 1010 18~.30 .) GRO~ HEALTH PLAN VD~DDR TOTAL 01972 PRE-PAiD !1/30/88 11/30/88 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/80/~ IF'.19,30 7,.,7.8,, WINE 15.15- DISC 12.18 FRT 754.88 J~NL-CD 107.3I WINE 2.40- DISC 1.35 FRT 106.26 JRD~-CD 71-7100-~20 71-7100-75E~) 71-7100-%00 I010 71-7100-7520 71-7100-~560 71-71(Q-%00 I0!0 7~J.88 !06.26 .) GRIGGS COOPER & COMPANY VEI/fDOR TOTAL H21~ PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/88 HENN CO D~T OF PROPERTY T VEI~DOR TOTAL 861.14 34.30 34.30 ,./4,00 REGI Si'ER DEED JRNL-CD 01-43~-4100 1010 34.5'0 H2145 PRE-PAID ~t~oo 1!/30/C~ HS,)( CO SUF'FQRT & COLLECT* VEN[~R TOTAL 171.53 D~, 11/12 PR 171.53 v~NL-CD 171.~ 10t-2040-0000 1010 171.53 ~150 PRE-PAID 11/30/~ 11/~/$,°.. 8.00 RECYCLE WORKSHOP 8.00 JRNL-CD 01-4270-4110 I010 8.00 HDJN CO ~,SU,.~R VE)~DR TOTAL H2170 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 1!/30/88 H~,IN CO TR, EASUR~ VENDOR TOTAL 8,00 332,108.15 .-~2,!08.15 332108.!5 CO 15 PROJECT JRNL-CD 66-6000-3100 1010 3~I~.15 I2301 =,"-r-=aYD !1/30/88 ll/30/Ce~ COMP 11/12 PR JR~-CD !010 538.06 ICM~ Dr~Y-:vr~z.,, :~_, ._,,. CORP VENI~OR TOTAL PRE-PAID 538.06 ,l':~'jill' LiD 1,020'39 WI)JE ,,:, DiSC 27.26 FRT / ! ' / 71-7100-75~ P:~E 3 PUt-'CHASE ,In n R ~.,, A i CITY OF M~: ','u V~DOR iNVOICE DUE HOLE; ,;'~""T ' TI'l* AMOUNT L..un. FT,uN !/30.i88 11/30/88 11130/88 1!I~0/88 JOHNSON ?~OS WHOLESALE LI~ ~ENDOR TOTAL L~12 11/30/88 11/30/Er8 LOEFF~-~i~TRAND ~ VD~DOR TOTAL H3090 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/88 NED ~NTER ~ALTH PLAN ~NrDDR TOTAL 17.77- L!Q 1,096.87 WINE 11,01- DISC I~068.09 JRNL-CD 2597.53 11,0~5.60 PY~ff 6-PW BLDG 1!,065.60 JRNL-CD 11065.60 942.~2 HOSP lIED 11Z12 PR ~42.52 dRNL-CD 942.52 71-7100-9510 71-7100-9520 71-7100-9560 lOlO 28-6000-.53(~ 1010 01-2040-000X,~ 1010 1068.0~ 11065.60 M5~268 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/~ 140.05 MBA DEl} 11/12 PR 140.05 ~l~-CD 01-2040-0000 1010 14o;o5 MN BBNEFIT ASSN VRND~ TOTAL M3401 F~E-PAID- iUsW88 11/30/88 MN R~IR~._ff SY$~ VE~EIOR TOTAL M34~0 ~E-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/E8 140.05 288.00 [EF C~ 11/12 PR 3~8.00 JRNL-CD ~8.00 200.00 P~MIT-OTTING-CAS~ PT 200.00 ~-CD 01-2040-0000 1010 ~-4170-4100 1010 288.00 200.00 MOUND FIRE ~PARTMENT VEND~ TOTAL 200.00 M3520 PRE-PAID . '-' i ,5..; ,.',,Z, ~ i i ..F..!i ,...-, ~.65 R5]~LEN POSTG METER 37.~3 R~LEN FgSTG METER 12.65 Ri~L~ POSTG MEllER 71,30 REPLEN POSTG METER 76.20 REPLEN POSTG METER 10.95 E~ ~STG MEI1ER 8.75 ~LEN PDSTG M~ 30.79 RE~EN ~STG MEllER 8.00 R~LEN POSTG METER 8~.05 REPLEN F~STG METER 49.48 REPLEN POSTG METER 49.48 REPLEN POSTG METER 5%~0 ~'L~ POSTG METER 4.80 REFtEN ~STG METER 15.08 F£PLEN POSTG METER 12.00 ~FtEN FgSTO METER 2.90 R~LEN POSTG METER .25 REFt~ POSTG HETER .70 R~LEN POSTG METER 24.04 REFLEN ~STG METER 12.50 REPL~I POSTG 600.00 JRNL-CD 01-4070-3210 01-4020-3210 01-4040-3210 01-4060-~i0 01-4090-~!0 ~-4170-~210 71-71(X}-3210 01-4340-3210 81-435~-3210 01-4190-3210 73-7300-~t0 78-7800-~210 0!-4140-3210 01-4280-32!0 01-4270-3210 01-40~0-32!0 01-4030-3210 80-8000-2200 76-7600-4100 0!-4320-3210 OI-iI~O-O0¢K~ 1010 600,00 .) Fn~_-PN,D 11/30/..°.8 11/30/~:B ME~JND POS~AS~ VE~ TOTAL M3631 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/88 MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE VS?.IDOR TOTAL P~P50 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/~ P E R A VEN[~DR, TOTAL P4030 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/E~ PHYSICIANS OF MN VE)~30R TOTAL P4114 PRE-PAID 11130/88 '11130188 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES ',qENDOR TOTAl, P4115 P~-PAID ! 1/30/88 11/30/88 PRUDE)FFIAL IN~RANCE ~,"~'A VE'lqDDR TOTAL Q4171 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 11/30/88 ~E-PAID 11/30/~ 11/30/E8 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS V~R TOTAL ,.*..,;0 F FLE-F AID ~ ~.,. ~,~ ~ 11/30/88 STATE BANK OF MOUND VENDOR TOTAL S~511 PRE-PAID 11/30/88 1!/30/88 STA~ CAPITOL CREDIT ~4ION V~'ID~ TOTAL S~560 PRE-PAiD PURCHASE JOURNAL CITY OF M~UND DESCRIPTION 66.2~ I~R BILLS-PDSTG 66,24 WTR B!LLS-POSTG 132.47 ,J$:NL-CD '732,47 5~.99 MBL D~ 11/12 PR 540.99 JRNL-CD .,40. ?9 5,787.93 PERA 11/12 PR 5,787.F3, ,~L-CD 5787.93 5,~9.33 ~ DED 11/12 PR ~1.62 HOSP D~ RETIREE 5,450.~ ~NL-CD 5450.~ ~0.00 ~T ~AIN-RDY 200.00 JRN~_-CD 200,00 88.~ SUPPL D~ 11/12 PR 88.33 dRNL-CD 971.96 LIQ 311.00 WINE 22.56- DISC 1,260.40 JRNL-CD ~.79 L!Q 2.00- DI~ 97.79 JRNL-CD IE~8.19 10,0~.48' 10,057,48 100~.48 418.60 418.60 418.60 16.62 I6.62 FIT 11/12 PR JRNLrCD CR UNION DED 11/12 PR ~ANL-CD REiMB PHP DED JRHL-CD 7,:,-7,~,0-o~1~ !010 1~,47 0!-2040-00¢~3 1010 ~40.~ 0!-2040-00(~ !010 5787.93 01-20~-00,~3 01-4140-1510 1010 5450.95 01-4140-4110 1010 200.00 01-~40-0000 1010 88.33 71-7100-9510 7i-7100-952Q 71-7100-75~ 10!0 71-7!~-9510 71-7100-9560 I0t0 1260.40 97.79 01-2040-0000 1010 1005-7.48 01-2040-00¢~ 1010 418.60 3o1 , 01-2040-00(~ 10!0 PAGE 5 AP-C02-O1 VENDOR INVOICE DUE HOLD NO. INVOICE NMBR DATE DATE STATUS PURCHASE CITY OF M~JND AMOUNT DESCRIPTION JOURNAL ACC~dNT N~JMB~ PRE-PAID STEPHEN GRA[E~ VENDOR TOTAL TOTAL ALL VENDORS 16.62 591,437.62 -) :) A¢100 64.78 NOV RADIO SERVICE ~NTRACT !8.E:1 NOV RADIO SERVICE CONTRACT 11.77 NOV RADIO SERVICE ~TRACT 11.~7 NOV RADIO SERVICE ~RACT 6:84 NOV RADIO SERVICE CONTRACT · 18.81 NOV RADIO S~VICE CONTRACT 11.~7 NOV RADIO SERVICE CONTRACT 25.65 NOV RADIO SERVICE COntRACT 17!,00 dRNL-CD 0!-42~0-3~50 0!-43~0-750 01-~1~0-3~50 01-470-3750 01-4140-39~0 78-7800-3750 22-4170-3850 1010 -) AIR DO~ INC B0540 VE~OR TOTAL 12108/88 iz/Oo/o,., 17i.00 7.50 NOV OXYGEN 7.50 NOV OXYG~ 12,50 NOV OXYGD~ 27.50 JRNL-CD ~-%00-~!,0 78-7800-22D3 01-4290-2200 I010 i BATHKE ~'n~.,^.~.,v VENDOR TOGA. 27,50 B0660 12/08/88 12/08/~9. ~6.42 PARTS ~,6.4~ dRNL-CD BOWMAN DISTRIBUTION VENDOR TOTAL B0680 1,'/Oc,/,..o !2/08/88 BRADFO~ ROY WJ~DOR TOTAL 226.42 17.% 17.76 17.96 SCHOOL EXPENSE ~RNL-CD 01-41¢0-41!0 10!0 C0820 lzAo ....12/08/88 C~Ru. LL SALT DIVISI~ VENDOR TOTAL 537.39 21: ,.,3 T ~LT 5~9.43 20.41T SALT 1,0~6.c.2 ,~',~-CD 1046.82 O1 i ' , -"..,V' ,'0 . V 1010 ,) C0920 12/08/88 12/C8,/88 1.,.z~. WATER-LIQ STO$:E 15.24 JRNL-CD 7!-7100-3740 I010 CITY OF M~'~D C~EAN ST~' RENTAL C0741 TOTAL ~!~';OR TO: ~,L 1Z/(~8/8:.-'.,.:/uo;co .......... 15.24 25.30 NOV RUG.=~.~"~ 46.10 NOV ~G R~T 71,40 JR~.-CD 71.40 · :.,7,.~0 I.D. B,~.GES 3.,=7.50 ,~:NL-CD 71-71¢/0-4210 1010 01-4140-2240 !010 CLASSLINE, INC. VENDOR TOTAL 357.50 C0770 248,55 NOV MIX 71-7100-9540 I-',,^,',,oo *',,'r, ',-,,-, "*"' ~ I~"" ~/u,:.; ..... ~,,:,.~/o.:, ,~*,:,,5.. ,,:,,~.'uu 1010 P~G~ VENDOR C0790 COMP~OSERV!CE INC CllOO COPY DUPLICATING PRODUCTS D1170 DA~:OTA RAIL INC D1200 INVOICE DUE HOLD DATE DATE STATUS 12/08/88 12/08/88 VE~OR TOTAL ~/u~/oo 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/~ VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/~B/88 ~Y DISTRIIBUTI~ CO VD~OR TOTAL DI~ 12/08/88 12/08/~ D~-C~.LANDF!LL, INO VEN~R TOTAL' D1290 DISPLAY' SALES D1310 12/08/~ 12/08/~ ~OR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 DIXIE PETRO-CHE~ D1320 DO~LD BRYCE EAST SIDE BEVERAGEE E!430 E[ ~wr.,I ?UKLE F16~u VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/~ VD~OR TOTAL !~/08/~ 12/08/8B VEND~ TOTAL 1,~/~.,~/~.,~ 1 ."/~,~,.,/,..'0 VENDOR TOTAL ,.~/!.;8!oo CITY DF 505.00 HDWE MA!NT 01-4095-38fX) 1,412.00 JRNL-CD 1010 !412.00 18.80 NOV COPIER MAINT 18.80 ~NL-CD 1010 18.80 408.65 RR LEASE TO 12/15 40-6000-~10 ~4.35 RR LEASE TO 12/15 01-4320-3910 613.00 URNL-CD 1010 613.00 3,877.?0 'NOV BEER 71-7100-95,~K) 3,877.90 JRNL-CD 1010 ~77.90 87.00 LANDFILL-OAKLAWN-AS~SS 01-i190-0000 87.00 ~:)8~-CD 1010 87;00 51.50 BA)-E~ING ST~PS-CBD ~-60~-2~0 51.~ ~NL-CD 1010 51.50 63.00 CH~ICALS 73-7300-~60 63.00 dRNL-CD 1010 63. O0 417.00 NOV CHIEF SALARY 22-4170-1370 417.00 JRNL-CD 1010 417.00 3,406.30 NDV BE~ 71-7100-95:.::0 3,406.30 JNL-CD 1010 3406.30 15.40 NOV MTG EXP 01-4040-4120 15.40 JRNL-CD 10!0 21.15 NOV MIX 71-7100-'.~540 21. i5 ¢:NL-CD 10!0 PRE'PAID , '"'~ 21. 30iq F~R STA~ BAR Sur, LY "-/~,'DOR TOTAL lS AP-C02-O1 VENDOR INVOICE [iUE HCLD ,NO. iNVOICE N~BR DATE DATE STATUS RURCHASE CiTY AMOU:JT [._..C,,~, TI~,i JOURNAL AXOC~T Fl711 FRANCKS TRUO(ING F1720 12/GG/88 !2/08/6:8 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 ~ANK MAD[~N &.::UC .... G1870 G~ALD BABB G1870 VENDOR TOTAL l~loo/,.,o 12/08/E8 V~DOR TOTAL GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD Gt?O1 12/08/88 12/08/E8 ~'EJP~ TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 G[~ER WELDING, INC, VEND~ TOTAL GI~O 12/08/88 12/~9/~ ~VT TRAINING SERVICES VENDOR TOTAL G1~70 SKINNER ~080 HED~SEL M~HINE SHOP H2!40 12/08/88 12/08/88 V~DOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL I,/Od/,,8 12/08/88 H~iN CO :H:nIFFo ~:rT VENDOR TOTAL H21~O 12/08/88 12/08/88 ~NN CO TFEASURER ~GR TOTAL 214,80 NOV FRT 214.80 ~NL-CD 214.80 59.95 59.95 cr~ 208.33 208..~ 25.85 30.60 15.18 6.21 6.21 83.~ 8,3.85 272.10 272.10 272.10 380.00 380.00 380.00 6.22 6,~ 76.50 76.50 3,270.38 37.80 4,~8.75 7,666.~3 7666,93 ~79.57 279.5? MA~DEN SERVICES NOV MAR~ALL SALARY ~-~NL-CD NOV WATER ~OLER NOV WATER COCLER ~]V WA~R COOLER NOV WATER CI]~ER NOV WATER COOLER dR)t-CD CUTTING EDGES dRNL-CD CRIME INVEST-EWALD,TRUAX JR~.-CD NOV MTG EXP ~NL-CD ST'~u--~t)~ i6 dRNL-CD RADIO R~TAL REPAIR SPEAKER MIKE RADIO R~TAL dRNL-CD F~INT BALLOTS JRNL-CD 7!-7100-9500 1010 01-4040-31~ 1010 22-4!70-1370 1010 01-4140-41~ 01-4090-~00 01-41~0-22(~q 73-7300-~00 78-7800-,.~.00 1010 73-7Z<)0-4200 1010 0!-4140-4110 1010 78-7800-41~ 1010 01-4340-i~10 !010 22-4170-3900 2~-4t70-32~ 01-4140-3750 10!0 0!-4060-35CQ AP-C02-0i VENDOR INVOICE DLE HOLD NO. iNVOiCE ~?~BR DATE DATE STATUS PURCHASE CITY OF AMOUNT DESCRIPTION JOUEXAL Fn~-F~u .) H2160 !2/08/88 12/08/88 HDJN CO TREASURER VD8OR TOTAL H2277 HYDRAULIC CDMP~NT SERVIC V~DDR TOTAL I~99' 12/08/~ 12/08/~ IACP/B,JA NATL LAW EhFOR P) VENDOR TOTAL 12319 12/08/88 12/~/88 INDL~TRIAL ALLOYS C~.'!PANY U~DR TOTAL I2370 12/08/88 12/08/~ INTER~ATL CITY ~C.~FF A~N VENDOR TDTAL d2440 12/t~/eJ 12/08/~ d B DISTRIBUTING YENDDR TDTA£ d£,~O0 12/08/88 12/08/~ JANET BERTRAND VENDOR TOTAL d253~ . JOHN BR~.~.R ~NDOR TOTAL d2~80 12/08/88 JOHNSON PAPER COMPANY VENDOR TOTAL d2600 12/08/88 12/~/8~ JOYCE NB_SON VENDOR TOTAL K2~10 12/08/88 12/08/~ KDR~EM~ SALES VENDOR TOT~. 8.96,00 OCT BOARD 886.00 u~:NL-CD 886.00 245.00 MOTOR 245.00 dR~_-CD 52.50 SU~-IACP/BJA 52.50 JRNL-CD 52.50 18.46 W~LDING ROD 18.46 dRNL-CD 18.46 ~1,00 8~ ~BSCRIP ~1.00 dRNL-CD C~1.00 66.~ ~CALS 66.~0 dRNL-CD 66.~0 8.71 NO STAR MTG 8.71 ~NL-CD 8.71 5T~.40 P~B I)&SPECTIDNS ~.40 dRNL-CD ~9.40 174.12 BAGS 174.12 174.12 16.06 MI~AGE TO RECYCL MTG 16.06 dRNL-CD 16.06 64,00 TIRE CHAINS ~.00 dB)'L-CD 64,00 0t-4110-4250 !010 1010 01-4140-3510 1010 01-42S~-~S~ 1010 0!-1285-0000 1010 ' O1-4~.':~K)-~c~. 10!0 01-41~0-4120 1010 01-4I~0-3100 1010 71-7100-2200 10!0 01-4270-4120 I010 01-4S~0-23!0 1010 tf~"'iOlCE DUE HOLD ,.,.,r.,'x= DATE STATUS 1 ..n.,.~ 12/08/,SS L~E C~]N~Y CHAPTER ICBO VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 LARSGN PRINTING & GRAPHICS YEF~R TOTAL L2910 LINDA STRONG L29!9 is'/n,~/8~ 1,./0,:,/oc, 'v'D4DOR TOTAL I2/08/88 12/08/~8 LONG LA~ TIRE SERVICE L2921 L~E~ KOHN~ ~30 VE~OF: TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 VB4DOR TOTAL 12/08/88 MARK VII DISTRIBUTOR VENDOR TOTAL ~60 12/08/88 12/08/88 M~TIN'S NAVA~$£ 66 V~D~R TOTAL ~130 12/08/88 12/~/88 METRO AREA ~MT ASSN ~OR TOTAL M3150 12/08/88 12/08/88 METRO FONE COMMUNtCATIO~ VENDOR TOTAL M3170 12/08/88 12/08/88 METRO WASTE CONTROL COMMI~ VE?¢:OR TOTAL M~O0 MID-CEN'TRAL INC VE!"~DOR TOTAL P UP S H; ~ E j ~nU RN; L 15.00 .... ~0 DUES or LAKE CO lS.O0 'p.,-rr 15.00 ~.xO BUo~NE~S CAn~a-om~,~D,H~;_~ 74.~0 dRNL-CD ?4.?0 1!.42 ELECTION MTG 11.42 JRNL-CD 11.42 ~0.~ R~'AiR LOA[£~ TiRE 40.?5 dR~_-CD 40.?5 E~O.00 INSPECTIONS 650.00 ~I~-CD 650.00 ~,034,85 NOV B~R 9,036.85 dRNL-CD 90~.85 $~.00 TOW SQUADS 80.00 JRNL-CD 80.00 12.00 MAMA MTG 11/~ 12.00 JR~Pu-CD 12.00 42.80 DEC PAG~ REN~ 42.80 ~:NL-CD 42.80 33,736,17 [£C SEWER SERVICE ?,717.84- DEC S~ S~:V!CE .v.,.o~- [!ED SEWER SERVICE 25,263.0I JRtW,-CD 25263.01 1,240.00 FIRE HO~ 1,240.00 ~:NL-CD 1240.00 ACCOU~-~ NU~ER 0!-1285-0000 !0!0 01-4!'4(~-3500 1010 0!-4060-2200 1010 01-42S0-4200 1010 01-4170-3100 1010 71-7100-957~ 1010 F'F:E-F'A:D 01-4140-4240 1010 01-4040-41~ 1010 01-4!40-~)50 1010 78-78C~-425~ 78-1190-0000 78-38!2-0000 1010 22-4170-22.00 1010 P~]E 6 AP-C02-01 V~DOR IN¥O!CE DUE HOLD NO. INVOICE NNBR DATE DATE STATUS PdRCHASE CITYOFMOUND AMOUN% DESCRIPTION JOURNAL ACCOUNT NUMSER PRE-PAID .) 'l ') M3250 ' MINNEGAS~ M3270 12/08/88 12/08/88 VEND~ TOTAL MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSN V~OR TOTAL M3280 MN CITY MGMT ~" M3S~,9 !2/08/88 12/08/~8 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12108/88 MN CONWAY FIRE & SA~Y VE)~OR TOTAL M~J20 12/08/88'12/08/88 MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VENDOR TOTAL M3323 12/08/8~ 12/08/88 MN D~T PUBLIC SAF~T-LIQ* VE~8OR TOTAL M~70 I2/08/88 12/08/~ MN POL~ION CONTROL AGENC VENDOR TOTAL M~70 12/08/88 12/08/88 MN VALLEY TESTING LABORATO V~8OR TOTAL M3490 12/08/88 12/08/88 M~ND FIRE DEPARTMENT VB;DOR TOTAL M3500 !2/08/88 12/08/E~ MOUND FiRE REL!-_'-F ASSN VENDOR TOTAL 1~)9.08 NOV GAS 245.~ NOV O~ lu9.~ NOV GAS 614'.94 JRNL-CD 614.94 45.00 G? DLES-MCPA 45.00 JRNt-CD 45.00 ~.00 ~-89 MEMB, MCMA 35.00 J~4L-CD 35.00 107.~ SAF~Y SUPFtlES I07.~5 JRNL-CD 107.95 150.00 3 QTR CONNECT ~G 150.00 JRNL-CD 150.00 12.00 BdYER CARD FEE 12.00 JRNL-CD 12.00 120.00 ~R SCHOOL ~GISTR-SKN,KIVISTO 1~.00 J~-CD 120.00 37.40 WATER TESTS 37.40 JRNL-CD 37.40 3,773,00 NOV SALARIES 598.50 NOV MAINT l,l~O.O0 NOV DRIllS 5,371.50 JR?~-CD 5371.50 4,428.~ [£C FIRE R~iEF PENSION 4,4~8..~ dRIP-CD 4428.92 17.00 LAB TESTS 0!'*=,>0-~7~0 73-73C~-3720 78-7800-372~ 1010 01-1285-0000 1010 o1-1 -oooo 1010 ~-4170-2270 1010 01-4140-36<)0 1010. 71-7100-41~0 1010 78-1285-00~ 1010 73-7300-3100 1010 22-4170-1~0 ~-4170-31~ 22-4170-1~ 1010 95-95L~-1~ 1010 01-41~0-31~) ~'ASE 7. ~'L',R CH A S E J 0 U R~ A L ~r-~.,.~-..~ CITY OF MOuN;, VEN[~,Z~R iNVOiCE DUE HOLD PRE-PAi[~ 12/08/88 !~/08/88 17.00 ORNL-CD 101¢) MFLS H~LTH DEPT VF].;DOR TOTAL 17.00 M3610 92,75 6~PAIR DOOR 71-7100-3E:$0 ~ I~/0'3/89 12/08/:~8 ' '~S.75 JRNL-CD 10!0 MTKA RE~IGERATION N2800 VENDOR TOTAL 92.75 12/08/88 12/08/~8 417.11 NOV ELECTRICITY 01-42~0-3710 61,78 NOV ELECTRICITY 0!-4340-37!0 40?.64 NOV E]_ECTRICITY 0!-4320-3710 326.I0 NOV ELJECTRICITY 71-7100-3710 174.47 NOV ELECTRICITY 22-4170-3710 2,104.27 NOV ELECTRICITY 73-7300-3710 1,172.97 NOV ELECTRICITY 78-7800-3710 4,686.34 ~R-CD 10!0 NORTHERN STATES POWER CO VENDOR TOTAL 4E86.34 P4000 213.05 I2/08/~ 12/08/88 213.05 PEPSi-COLA COMPANY VENDOR TOTAL 213,05 NOV MIX ~NL-CD 71-7100-75~0 1010 P40~ 12/08/88 12/08/88 PITNEY BOWES INC VENDOR TOTAL 102.00 342.00 444.00 ~4.00 PPD-IST QTR HEllER RENT-POSTG FgD-89 MAIN~-HAIL MACHIFE JR~-CD 01-1~85-0000 01-1285-00(Xq 1010 P4049 12/08/88 12/08/08 30.00 II-12-I PEST CONTROL 30.00 ~NL-CD 71-7100-4200 1010 .) PLb~}(Ei'['S, INC VE~NDOR TOTAL P~060 I2/08/~ 12/~/E~ PO~R~A DISTRIBUTING CO ~NDDR TOTAL R4209 12/08/88 12/08/E~ R~.~Y'S SANITATI~ V~tDOR TOTAL 30. O0 1,648.60 NOV BE~ 1,648.60 JRNL-CD 1648.60 54.00 NOV GARBA~ 54.00 ~NL-CD ~.00. 71-71CK1-9530 1010 R4240 12/08/88 12/08/88 427,00 )~NNEL FEES 4~.00 JR~&-CD 01-4140-4270 1010 ~O-~J KE);NELS VE~OR TOTAL 427.00 R4258 RObeRT CLU~9,, 12/(:8/88 1~/0..,/~o VEND~ TOTAL 305.25 305.25 TAF~ COL~CIL MTGS u~NL-CD 01-4030-3100 1010 -) .) .) P~,.,= ',?, AP-C02-O~ VENDOR NO. INVOICE NM~R R4267 R~SER F~-NNIE R4280 RONALD M. qRSCWKE R4290 RON'S ICE COMPANY R4310 I)~70ICE DUE HOLD DATE DA~ STATUS 1~/0,.~!,:,~ 1~.!0,.,/ VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 VEN~]R TOTAL 12/08/88 ?. ~ ~ 1~/0o/o8 VENDOR TOTAL 12/(8/88 !2/08/E8 ROYAL CROWN B~ER~E S4351 SCOl'r KIVISTO S4~0 SHORELINE, PLAZA S4410 SMI~ HEATING & AIR S44~ VE~OR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/~ VEND~ TOTAL 12108/88 12/081~ VENDOR TOTAL 12108188 12/08/~g VE~DOR TOTAL SOS PRINTING S4499 !2/08/88 12/08/~ VENDOR TOTAL 12/08i88 12/08/,°.,8 STAR-WEST CHEV/OLDS VENDOR TOTAL S4510 !~I 0,:,/o,~~ '" ~: ~'¢'-... ~c'° ~,,~ STA~ DF MN-DOCU~E!~TS VENDOR TOTAL S45~0 12/08/88 12/08/88 PURCHASE JOURNAL CITY OF MOUND AMOUNT 52.00 52.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 142.20 142.20 142.20 25.40 35.~0 35.40 16.50 16.50 16.50 1,~3.74 1993.74 125.00 41.00 166,00 166.00 60.15 20.60 126.43 207.18 207.18 53.78 53.78 $3,78 6.80 6.80 15.00 15.00 DESCRIPTION CASTLE NUTS JR~.-CD NOV AS'ST CHIEF SALARY JRNL-CD NOV ICE ~NL-CD NOV MIX JRNL-CD MILEA~-DEMD ' dRNL-CD ~£C RENT-LIQ STYE JRNL-CD TOOL BOX FOE #~ THERM~J1)PLE-PUMPHOU~ 6 JRNL-CD BUSINE~ CAROS-NO~AN "CHIPS" STAMPS WORK, ORDERS J~NL-CD REPAIR TRUCK, JRNL-CD FiRE CO~ AMENDMENTS JRNL-CD EXAM FEE-KIVISTD JRNL-CD ACCDU~ NLI~£~ ?8-78O0-230{) 1010 2~-4170-!370 1010 71-7100-7540 1010 71-7100-?~4-0 1010 78-7800-4120 1010 71-7100-39~ 1010 78-7800-~00 73-7300-42~ 1010 01-4090-2100 01-4140-~00 73-7300-2120 10!0 78-7800-3800 1010 01-4190-4!30 !010 Y8-7800-4110 I010 PRE-PAiD ~D~T .J V~'"'~o DUE :'~,~,q INVOICE NO. INVOICE ~MSR DATE DATE STATUS STATE TREASURER S'-.510 VENDOR TOTAL S;~URB~}i TiRE CO T4730 12/08/88 I2/08/88 VEND~R TOTAL THE LAKER T4741 THE WINE O]MF~NY T4770 12/08/88 12/08/88 VE~;OR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/~S/$S VEl~EtOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/E~ THt]RPE DIS~IBUTING CO .V~[~R TOTAL T4780 12/08/~ 12/~/88 X-~I~Y' SNYDER DRUG NO4 V~ZNDOR TOTAL T~?~O ~SUECd~-MCFOA T~950 V DOR TOTAL 12/08/88_ 12108/88 CITY HOME JUICE CO U5450 ......... ~ UN..M.TED U5!10 U~iV~S!TY OF MN V5~81 LIT:, !NC. V~OR TOTAL i2/08/88 12/08/E8 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 V~DOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL PURCHASE JOURNAL A,'~OLbT D_:,~nlPT!ur~ 15,00 503,42 TIRES 10~ ~ TIRES 565.04 TIRES If250.94 dRNL-CD 1250.94 36.32 ~GAL-DOCK ORDN I..~0 LEG.~.-NOISE ~DN 259.~3 LEGAL-~t:NCE,GRADING ~DN 315.55 dRNL-CD 315.55 93,00 NOV WINE 2,00 FRT 95.00 JRt~.-CD ?5.00 8,~2.~ NOV BEER 8,302.20 ~-CD ~982.20 17.99 POLAROID FILM 17,~ JR~-CD 17.99 15.00 MEMB DUES-MCFOA-S~ONG 15.00 ~NL-CD 15.00 67.~ NOV MIX 67.32 ~)~_-CD 69.~ 59.~) SHIRTS-HYLAND 59:90 JR~-CD 59.90 90.00 REGiSTR-~3 INST BLDG OFFIC ~.00 JR~f.-CD 90,00 5,~ LIGHTS 5.60 JRNL-CD 5,60 ACCOU!~ ~ ...... ~" NUr~cc AMuU,~T 01-414...-.~10 OJ-~'~'~}-~J~ 1010 o 1 -',.:. ,0-.-,.,. L! 01-4020-3510 --!~¢-.-' ~)I 1010 71-7100-9520 71-7100-9600 1010 71-7100-9530 1010 01-43~-2!r~ 1010 01-4040-4130 1010 71-7100-95~ 1010 01-4140-~ 1010 01-41~-41!0 10!0 01-4290-2310 1010 F'A~E I0 AP-C02-01 VENDOR INVOICE [~]E HOLD NO, iNVOICE N!~R DATE DATE STATUS V5190 12/08/88 12/08/.;.;38 - VA~C~EN-HAZARD-STA~INGS ~OR TOTAL V5191 VAUG~I DISPLAY V5195 l~mA~oo 12/08/.;';38 V~DOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/,;,;388 VEP~ MAINTENANCE INC W5380 WAIl. ACE & TIERNAN W5390 VENDOR TOTAL VElqD~ TOTAL 12/08/,~ 12108188 WALLIN ~ATING & A/C. 4YENDOR TOTAL. k~430 12/08/88 12/08/~ WAT~ PROD~TS L'tb'IiP~Y VENDOR TOTAL W5580 12/08/8,9 12/08/.;.;38 ~STONKA ~NITAT!ON VENDOR TOTAL ~30 WIDMER INC ~5641 WILKINS PONTIAC W~ 12/08/88 12/08/8'8 ~TOTAL 12/08188 12108188 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 PURCHASE JOURf.~AL CITY OF MOUSED AMOU~T 1,170.00 780.00 1,950.00 1950.00 4,600.00 4,600.00 4600.00 645.~ 645.50 645.50 1,611.00 1,611.00 1611.00 32.70 ~.70 ~..70 179.95 179.95 179.~ 40.00 40.00 40.00 546.00 97.50 65.00 195.00 130.00 1,0:-8.50 10~.50 12,93 12.93 !2.93 l&~O AS 2,351.~8 1,011.84 4,7~.77 DESCRIPTION OCT CDMPPFEH PLA~ ~T PLAN CGNSULT JRNL-CD CBD XMAS DECORATIONS JRNL-CD NOV CLEANING SERV JR,-CD ANODES IN WATER TANK dRNL-CD SERVICE FURNACE JR~I.-CD J~J4L-CD NOV GARBAGE -IP ~)~.-CD GRA~VI~ [EVDN COTTDNWO(]D 3 PTS 6037 HAWTHOR~ ~-CD SWITCH-CONTAINER JR~-CD FILl. SAND ~NCRETE SAND AC FINE BLAC?~OP JRNL-CD ACCOUNT NUMBER 16-5894-3100 01-4190-31C~ 1010 40-6000-4200 1010 01-4320-4210 1010 73-7300-4200 1010 71-7100-3820 1010 73-7300-2'300 1010 01-43~-3750 1010 78-7800-8800 78-7800-8800 73-7300-8800 73-7300-8800 73-7300-~ 1010 01-41~-3810 1010 01-4~0-2340 01-42~-~40 73-7300-~ 1010 ~ P,,D A~OL~T -) -) P~ 11 AP-C02-O! INVOICE ~JE HOLD NO. iNVOICE ~R DATE ~ATE STATUS WM MUELLER & SONS w.WOO WL~ST-PEARSON-LARSON X5750 VENDOR TOTAJ_ !2/08/88 12/08/E8 VENDOR TOTAL XEROX CORPORATION 12/08/88 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 ZEF' MAt~JFACTURING COMPANY VF.}80R TOTAL Z6045 ALVIN ~ITZ Z6046 MI C.~i SAV~E Z6047 GREGORY JOHNSON Z60~8 DWAYNE PLATZ~ Z~49 BARRY PALM Z6050 LARRY HE!TZ Z6051 DAVID BOYD 12/08/88 12/08/~ VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/~9/88 V~,E)OR TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/~$ VENDOR TOTAL 12108/88 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL 12/08/~ 12/~9/88 V~-N[~ TOTAL 12/08/88 12/08/88 VE}~OR TOTAL !2/08/88 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL PURCHASE JOURNAL CITYOFMOU~D AMOb~JT DESCRIPTION 4792.77 1,742,30 OCT PROSECUTION 1,~0,00 DEC RETAIN~ .~ ~e~ ~-,n ~L-CD 32~.30 155.~ DEC PRINC-5600 14,11 DEC INT-5600 48.76 [qEC PRINC-1012 8.01 DEC ItfF-lO12 ~7,24 dRNL-CD ~7.24 106.45 SOAP DISPENSER 106,45 JRNL-CD 106.45 450,00 88 DRILLMASTER SALARY 45~.00 JRNL-CD 450.00 ~50.00 ~J eIG!NEER SALARY 350.00 ~NL-CD 350.00 ~0.00 88 STATION SALARY 350.00 ~NL-CD ,>_.0.00 150,00 88 CAPTAIN SALARY 150.00 dRNL-CD 150.00 ~5.00 88 CAPTAIN SALARY 7,5.00 JRNL-CD ~5.00 300.00 88 CAPTAIN SALARY 300,00 dRhE-CD 300.00 3~0.00 88 CAPTAIN SALARY 300.00 ~NL-CD 300.00 PRE-PAID ACCOL~!.,q',,,,, ,....~.~ ~" "~':-'.-~', 01-4110-317J 01-4110-2!00 1010 01-43~t~-50~>0 01-4320-6110 01-4~0-5000 01-4~0-6110 1010 ~-4170-~ 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 I010 22-4170-1370 1010 ~-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 PAGE 12 AP-C02-01 V~,'DOR NO. INVOICE NMBR Z6052 dOHN BEAUCH~P Z6053 STEVE ERICKSON Z6054 INVOICE DUE HOLD DATE DATE STATUS 12108188 12108/88 VI~DOR TOTAL' 12/08/88 12/08/88 VENDOR TOTAL 12108188 12108/88 DAVID CARLSON VENDOR TOTAL Z6055 12/08/88 12/08/88 TED STALLMAN VENDOR TOTAL Z6112 12/08/88 12/08/88 C~AIG )~NDE'RSDN VENDOR TOTAL Z6115 12/08/88 12/08/88 BRAD LANDSMAN VENDOR TOTAL Z61~ 12/08/88 12/08/88 "PLAN TO GET OUT ALIVE' VENDOR TOTAL TOTAL ALL VENDORS PURCHASE JOURNAL CITY DF MOUND AMOUNT DESCRIPTION l~)O.O0 88 LIEUi-~ANT SALARY 200.00 JRNL-CD 200.00 '200,00 88 LIEUTENANT SALARY 2k'lO. O0 JRNL-CD 200.00 200.00 88 LIEUTENANT SALARY ~0.00 ~NL-CD 200.00 100.00 88 LIEUTENANT SALARY 100.00 JRNL-CD 100.00 100.00 88 LIEUTENANI~. SALARY 100.00 dBNL-CD I00.00 103.51 REIMB-ZEP DISPENSER 103.51 dPJ~.-CD 103.51 9.~ SAFETY VII)ED 9.9S dR~&-CD 1'13,7'/5.39 ACCOUNT NU~ER 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-1370 1010 22-4170-i$70 1010 ~-4170-2230 1010 22-4170-2280 1010 PRE%PAID Aj~bttT .) CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYW©OD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 December 5, 1988 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JOEL KRUMM, LIQUOR STORE ~ANAGER RE: NOVEMBER 1988 MONTHLY REPORT Just as I predicted, sales for November were phenomenal compared to November of '87. Last year we did $63,.127 and this year athe figures showed $74,084. Up $10,957 for the month! We also Had a substantial increase as far as our customer count was concerned. We were up 720 customers. Thus, for the year, sales are $848,267. 'Last year at this time sales were $764,817. This is an increase of $83,450 over 1987. We are gearing up for the holiday seasons ahead. We have some wine tastings scheduled for those pivotal high peak times. There are Christmans wreaths and lights on'the outside of the store, plus we have modestly decorated inside for the season. Immediately after Thanksgiving, I erected our holiday gift display. I enjoy this and it always seems to give me a feeling of pride and satisfabtion once it is completed. It's almost a shame to have to take it down when January rolls around. If you are looking for any unique gifts for under $10, we do have quite a selection of wine and liqueur available. December will be another good month because this year Christmas and New Year's fall on Sunday respectively, which means we will be open every day except our normal Sundays. This will be very good for business but could result in familial uprisings. JK:ls 303 o CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND. MINNESOTA 55364 (612.) 472-1155 MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: December 5. 1988 City Manager, Members of the City Council and Staff Jan Bertrand, Building Official i~ November I988 Monthly Report '~!AFFIN~ During the month of November, we had 19 woPking days, 3 holidays, and I vacation day For myself. The Inspection/Planning Depart- ment has had two Planning Commission meetings on November 14th and 28th. Peggy James attended one Park Commission meeting on NOvember- lOth, I have attended two City Council meetings on November 15th and 29th as well as a Task Force meeting on Novem- ber 17th and a Planning Commission Recognition Dinner on November 19th. INSPECTIONS The Following inspections were conducted during the month of November: Site Inspections 29 Footing Inspections 15 Framing Inspections 16 Insulation Inspections Il Drywall Inspections 3 Final inspections 59 .Progress Inspections 24 Erosion/Grading Inspections 0 House Moving/Demolition l Heating Inspections 6 Plumbing Inspections 8 Fire Sprinklers/Fire Code 9 Complaints 6 TOTAL 187 This list of inspections .does not include 12 inspections con- ducted by the substitute inspector during the month. $o31 November 1988 Monthly Report Planning & In~eetions REPORTS AND PLAN REVIEWS There were 7 plan reviews completed during November, including the proposed demolition and removal of the south building for Contel on Commerce Blvd. The monthly report for- October was sub- mitted to the City Manager: reports submitted to the City Council regarding property of 5909 Glenwood Road and 3069 Brighton Blvd., as well as the normal correspondence, inspection notices, and reports to the Planning and Zoning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission. meetings in November reviewed the Land Use Section of the Comprehensive Plan with Mark Koegler and they determined to set a joint meeting with the City Council to state some obje~tives for the next ten years. The Transportation Chap- ter of the Comprehensive Plan was submitted for their review and comments. The Shoreland Management Ordinance has been postponed due to a joint lake community group which has been organized to review a shoreland plan. The Board of Appeals for the Planning Commission referred five variance requests .to the City Council For action. The annual Recognition dinner was held at A1 & Alma's for the Planning Commissioners to recognize their number of years for volunteer service on the advisory board. Certificates of years of service awards were presented by Mayor Steve Smith. This report is also a thank you note From all the Commissioners to the City Council for their evening out. LEGAL STATUS During November no citations or warning tags were issued by the Inspection Department. However, I discussed with Mark and the City Attorney the zoning ordinance definitions for "Lots of Record" to determine whether a property owner in Mound could split a tax parcel which presently has two lots. I have con- tacted the City Attorney regarding the Outlot I for Halstead Acres Second Addition to determine if their are any covenants or restrictions on this lot as it is deeded to 13 lots in Halstead Acres Second Addition. I have received storage complaints in this area just off of County Road 44. Reports were submitted to the Council regarding the status of possible violations at 5533 Shoreline Blvd., ARCO/Century Auto Body and. either the completion or removal of the building at 3069 Brighton Blvd., Grimm's Store. November !988 Monthly Report Planning & Inspections TRAINING/MEETINGS I attended the regular staFF meeting in November. The western area building oFFicials met at a luncheon meeting in Medina to discuss services being rendered From the Building Code Division to the local municipalities and some problems that have resulted in inadequate bracing oF manufactured truss rafters. I met with Greg Skinner to review the Final punch list of items to be completed at the new public works Facilities. CITY EQUIPMENT & PURCHASES .The City vehicle required the normal gasoline Fills during the month, as well as a car wash. I met with Harmon Glass this month in order to obtain another bid For the shattered skylight in the City Hall facility. STATISTICS OF ACTIVITIES .. . The total number oF building permits issued in the month oF November was 28 with a total valuation oF $390,2?3. 'The valua- tion Figures are attached on the bufJdtng activity report for November. In addition, Peggy has prepared the monthly calendar For December city meetings and events, arranged appointments For the inspec- tion oF buildings, p)umbing, and For the substitute inspector, prepared the Planning Commission agendas and minutes, completed the Park Commission agenda and minutes, organized and attended the Plann'ing Commission Recognition Dinner, typed correspondence For the. Building OFFicial and Park Director, and compiled month- end re~orts For building activities, Sewer Availability Charge, and U.S. Census. · Site 'inspections include the review oF the Planning Commis- sion requests and requirements, site inspections For Flood plain verification, complaints and Follow-up to code compliance such as no building permit, recheck oF exterior storage compliance notices, review status of various sites For the city prosecutor, preconstruction meetings at the site For building permit applica- tions or realtors, Fire damage and periodic commercial inspection updates. November 1988 Monthly Report Planning & Inspections "' The heating inspections during the construction oF a project are included under the Framing and Final inspection oF the build- ing. The heating installations mentioned are For separate equip- ment being placed tn homes and businesses. NOTE: 30,3 '/ 3o3 ' CITY OF HOUND Cffy 53hi Heywood Road StreetAddmsI Mound, MN. $5364 Cityand State BUILDING A~V~ ~hN November ,~ RESIDENT~ ~NSTRUCTION (Fam~ ~ ' ~,s~ 4 228,240 ; ~ma~ F~ u~ 1 1 ~46,644 37 2,804,459 NEW (Gmu~ & Tmn~nO NEW NO~RESIDEN~ ~ . AND ALTERATIONS · . I~ '~ 2 17,400 NO~RESlDENTtAL ADD~ w~r t ~ ~.,~, 1 ~ 80~000 2 82,000 TOTAl. MOtH AND ~ Y~R TO DATE OEMOL~IONS N~ ~ ~ 4 4 Totml ~molit~nm I 3 1 3 PERMIT~ INSPE~TION~ Ne ~.~.. kG Pe~m ~ 23 fences 1 42 ~ 4 23 : to~ 50 640 CITY of MOUND 534- MAYWO,OD ROAD MOON,'D, M!Nh~ESCTA 55364 (612~ 472-1155 NOVEMBER MONTHLY REPORT PARKS DEPARTMENT General Comments: Ourtng November the Parks Department is down to no seasonal employees. We will bring in John Taffee When the weather permits the making of ice for skating rinks. Currently, my time spent has been on the preparation of the riprapping and dredging projects that will be performed in late January 1989. Also, as snow fall occurs, I have the respon- sibility of plowing the parking lots at the City Hal l, Depot, Fire Station, Island Par. k, Park Oepartment Maintenance Building, and Cemetery. Parks We will maintain these neighborhood rinks: Three Points. Park, Highland Park, and Clover Circle Park. We are going to try to have a rink at Doone Park if the grade of the park will retain the water as we Flood, I have noticed the parks are being used For riding of ATVs and snowmobiles. This is due to the lake not being Frozen and lack of snow Fall to cover open Fields. The problems are that they are spinning wheels or tracks that are causing damage to the grass and top soil. ! have notified the Police Department and they will help observe these-areas. Commons The 1989 Dock applications are ready For mailing. Along with the 1989 application Form, a letter has been Included describing the adjusted 1989 Fees noting the fee charged by the LMCD, and an in- Formation sheet summarizing basic City ordinances concerning the dock system. These will be mailed on December 30, 1988. We have received two quotes on the 1989 dredge off of Ashlund. Widmar Bros.' quote was most Favorable and we have signed a con- tract. This work will be done in late January or early February. The dock holders have been very happy to .see this maintenance work done. November Monthly Report Parks Department The riprapping project for 1989 will be available for bids in December. With a Favorable bid we will look at this work to be completed in February. Again, we have had good response From the dock site holders, they are happy to see this work done. This 1989 season For docks will be the First year that we will have the system on a computer. John Norman, Finance Director and Dell Rudolph, Dock Inspector have provided a lot of expertise in selection of a system and the program to be used. I Feel that this will be of great benefit to the program. Tree Removal No trees were scheduled For removal in November. In December .there will be some work done along City property where we will be doing riprapping and dredging, some dead trees will be removed to allow access For machinery to do the contracted work. Cemeter% Howard.Simar has agreed to retain his position as the caretaker For One more season. He has done an excellent job in the past and we will see the same next year. CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 December 6, 1988 TO: FROM: RE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL JOHN NORMAN, FINANCE DIRECTOR NOVEMBER FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT League Insurance Dividend - For the past three years we have purchased insurance from' the League of Minnesota Insurance Trust. A majority of the cities in Minnesota have insurance through LMCIT. Th~ premium for property/casualty for 1988 policy year was $76,618. During November, we received notice of a $16,621 dividend from our property/casualty policy. This dividend demonstrates one of the major advantages to their program. If LMCI.T charges more than what turns out to be needed, the only place the extra money can go is back to the cities that are members. Fixed Assets - In our previous audit reports, we have been written up for not having a record system for fixed assets. I am in the process of establishing a fixed asset ledger. Judy Fisher has kept records on all fixed assets purchased in the last five years. We have begun attaching property ID stickers on our equipment and furniture. The most difficult aspect of establishing a fixed asset ledger is assigning values to land and buildings. The fixed., asset ledger should be completed by the end of the year. Investments Balance. November 1, 1988 Bought: CD 9.0 Due 11-21-89 CP 9.1 Due 6-01-89 Matured: .' BA 7.7 Balance November 30, 1988 JN:ls Dain Marquette American $7,754,410 91,763 286,359 ~02,085 $7,730,447 CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD R3AD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 f612) 472-1155 December 8, 1988 TO: Ed Shukle City Manager FROM: Greg Bergquist Mechanic SUBJECT: November's Shop Activity This months shop activities included continued preparing for the winter months. Items for repair or service included sanders, radiators~ snowblower, etc. There was of course the normal scheduling of service on all department vehicles. As a goal for 1989 and the new shop we will continue to maintain a safe working atmogphere in the repair shop. c;ppor!unity Employer that does not discriminate or, the basis of race1 color, national origin, or handicapped status the admission or access to. or treatment or employment in, Its programs and acbvities · T. T CITY of tX !OU ND 534': M,cYWOOD ROAD MOUND, M, iNNESC'rA 55354 (612) 472-i 155 December 8, 1988 TO: Ed Shukle City Manager FROM: Joyce Recycling Coordinator SUBJECT: November's Recycling Last June Commissioner Mark Andrew started up a Recycling Task Force, on this Task Force were 8 Mayors and 5 Council Members from surrounding cities and himself. At these meeting recycling goals were set up and there was clarification of City and County roles in recycling. The most important is that will be reimbursed for 80% of our costs if we recycle 10% of our waste stream by May 1, 1989. The County will pay $5.00 per household on our containers. For the City of Mound to reach our 10% we must recycle about 30 tons per month, i'm sure with the twice a month pickup we will be able to reach this goal. November's pickup was 16.15 tons. Ar, e%L~a ODporhjri;t, E,'~-[:o,,,er that does cot dlscnm[nate or~ the basis of race. color, nat (,r~a! cr?n. or harldioap~ed StaLJs CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 December 8, 1988 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Ed Shukle City Manager Greg Skinner Water Supt. November's Activity Report in November we pumped 20,830,000 gallong of water. There were 2 watermain breaks this month.. We had a large turn. out for job applications for the new position. As of this time we have the list of possibles down to 10. Hopefully we will pick one by the middle of December. The final check list for the new shop is getting smaller. There is still a few items that need to be taken care of. Looks like maybe sometime in December it could all be completed. One note to this we finally have all the overhead doors operating the way they are suppose to. The County Road 15 project ,as far as the Water & Sewer Departments are concerned is over until next Spring. SEWER DEPARTMENT The Sewer'Dept. for November had 1 sewer forcemain break. The entire month was taken up for lift station , wet well and filter maintenance. 3O tl An ers.;al oppertunit,f Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, or handicapped status ~n tr,e admi~c;o'~ or access to, or treatmr?nt or emp;oymer'~t in, ~ts programs arid aCtl'~!tte$ CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND M, INNESOTA 5536.:' (6;12:472-1155 December 8, 1988 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Ed Shukle City Manager Geno Hoff Street Supt. November's Activity Report In my October report I stated that we put all of our blacktop equipment away for the winter, well it didn't work out that way. We had some major problems, 2 watermain breaks and 2 sewer breaks. They.were all located on blacktop streets. The break on Commerce Blvd. in front of the bank took 48 tons of mix and its a temporary patch, come spring it will have to be put back in shape according to County specifications. (We're talking big bucks). After the Fire Department burned an old house on Oaklawn Ln. the Street crew moved in and cleaned up the mess and hauled 4 loads of debris to the landfill. We also hauled in some clean fill and regraded the lot. We were out plowing and sanding 6 different time this month. 4th - sanding 12th - 3" to 4" snow, plowing and sanding 16th - 4" snow, plowing and sanding 17th - sanding .26th - sanding 27th - 4" snow & slush, plowing and sanding We have used about 400 ton of salt sand this month. STREET MATERIALS PURCHASED Sand - 449.6 Blacktop - 62 tons Salt - 109 tons Pit Run - 312.7 that does not discriminate on the bass of race color, national origi- or hapd~capped staf,,s We got the Christmas spirit the 10th and started to work on the decorations and lights. We started by testing every string and extension cord in the shop, repairing things like sockets, wires, bulbs, fuses and plug ins. We started hanging the ornaments and garland the 14th and finished the 21st. We put up 16 more ornaments and garland this year and decorated 7 more trees. We have a grand total of 63 decorated street light poles and 34 trees with white lights, 150 strings or 3,750 bulbs and about 1,5OO feet of extension cord. As you can see its a big project and the crew did a good job. as usual. STREET SIGN WORK We put up 8 new round street sign posts and 16 new street signs (County Road 15 project). I thought the County was going to take care of this, but as usual they wiggled their way out of it. SIGN WORK ON CITY STREETS 4 No Parking 1 Loading Zone 2 Stop 1 Dead End 1 Public Works Facility, that has to be replaced (too small) MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT THIS LAST THIS YEAR LAST YEAR MONTH OF /L/ou~!,,~._'iL jt)~f MONTH MONTH TO DATE TO NO. OF C^LLS MOUND - FIRE EMERGENCY M'TONKA BEACH - FIRE EMERGENCY MINNETRISTA - FIRE EMERGENCY ORONO - F~RE EMERGENCY SHOREWOOD - FIRE EMERGENCY SPRING PARK - FIRE EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID ~-I~C~ FIRE EMERGENCY TOTAL FIRE CALLS TOTAL EMERGENCY CALLS COMMERICAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL , GRASS & MISCELLANEOUS AUTO FALSE ALARM. NO. OF HOURS - MOUND FIRE - MTKA BCH FIRE EMERGENCY TOTAL -M'TRISTA FIRE TOTAL - ORONO FIRE EMERGENCY -TOTAL - SHOREWOOD FIRE ,EMERGENCY TOTAL -SP. PARK F~RE EMERGENCY .... TOTAL -MUTUAL A~D FiRE ,EMERGENCY TOTAL TOTAL DRILL HOURS TOTAL EMERGEHCY HOURS TOTAL FIRE HOURS TOTAL FIRE & EMERGENCY HOURS MUTUAL AID RECEIVED FIRE DF. PAR'rI, I~,'T RF_~ORT DRILLS & ~.'~CE. FIRE & FIRE FIG'ETERS WAGES WAGES ~OURS RATE ~ rm,~s /' '/' ~ If' I~ d ~ , - . ~. ...... / / ~ I?- IZ ~ '~, c~ ' ' / / ~' ,if~ ~ ¢ ' ' / - / ' ~ ./f~ /f ~ -. '?~.~m: / / ~ /¢ ~ - /% ~ *~, . ./, ',,' ,..,, ', / / ~ I/ ~ lY g T. m,~:~o:: / ; / ~ /¢~ ~o ,':,' * .... ,~,-,, / / ~ //~ /~ MOUND FIRE DEPARTF~NT O J. Andersen ~ ~ G. Anderson O J. Babb ~ ~ J..Beauchamp ~ D. Boyd O D. Bryce 0 ' S. Bryce ~ & D. Carlson ~ / J. Casey ~ S. Collins ~ M. David O B. Erickson ~'~_ S. Erickson ~ ~ J. Garvais · O K. Grady 0 L. Heitz O C. Henderson ~ G. Johnson ~//~ B.. Landsman O R. Marschke ~ //~ J. Nafus MEN ON DUTY TOTAL MONTHLY HOURS M. Nelson A. Opitz G. Palm M. Palm G. Pederson /7~ T. Rasmussen /~ M. Savage ~ R. Stallman T. Swensen ,~W. Swensen ~ R. Williams 7~ T. Williams MOUND VOLUNTEER FI'RE DEPARTMENT MOUND, MINNESOTA 5536/, DRILL REPORT Time Time Discipline and Team Work Critique of Fires Pre-Planning and Inspections Tools & Apparatus Identifying Hand Extinguisher Operation Wearing Protective Clothing Films Pumper Operation ,. Fire Streams & Friction Loss House Burnings Natural & Propane Gas talk & Demonstrations Ladder Evolutions Salvage Overations RAdio Operations · ·First Aid and Rescue Operation Use of Self-Contained Masks Inhalator Operation Note: Hours Trainin~ Paid Miscellaneous. · Andersen · ~nderson · Babb · Beauchamp · Boyd · Bryce Bryce Carlson Collins David Erickson Erickson llouse Evolutions Nozzle & llose :Alliance ~Excused ~ Unexcused 0 Present, Not paid :3, ge~c~, ,qec,-,',,-~d' c~-,,/,'-~ _ ~ /a- ~.~ ~, , ~1/~ K. Grady ~t~ G. Pedetson ~'I/~L. tleitz ~r/~ T. Rasmussen ~/~C. Henderson ~/~{. Savage ~/~G. Johnson ~//~R. Stallman ~-~llocLcrgcr~ ~'/~T. Swenson ~;/~kB. Landsman .. ~'/.~.W. Swenson ~I/3_R. Marschke ~;~_R. Williams ~;/~k_J. Nafus ~k//~-T. Williams ~).'/r~L,,]¥1, Nelson ~).1/~.~ ~ C,4-~ ~y R~/~A. o~it~. Drillmaster MOUND ¥OLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MOUND, M1NI~ESUTA 55367, DRILL REPORT Discipline and Team Work Critique of Fires Pre-Planning and Inspections Tools & 'Apparatus Identifying Hand Extinguisher Oneration Wearing Protective Clothing Films ..First Aid and Rescue Operation Use of Self-Contained Masks Inhalator Op~ration Time Pumper Operation JD'/~- Fire Streams & Loss ~/~ }louse Burnings Time Fr~ction ~;/.l~ G. ~nderson ~I~/~_K ~/~J.' Babb ~ L ~ '/~-J. Beauchamp ~ C ~ D. Boyd ~G ~/~ D. Br~,ce .... ] Y~s. ~ryce ~'/~ ~ ~kf/~. C~r~son .3 · Jq~s. Co~n~ ickson Natural & Propane Gas talk & Demonstration5 Ladder Evolutions Salvage Ooerations Radio Operations House Evolutions Nozzle & Hose Alliance Note: Itours Trainin~ Paid ~Excused X_ Unexcused 0 Present, Not paid Andersen ~}~J. G~rvais ~I/~M. P~lm Grady D ;/~_G. Pederson tleitz '~;/,1.T. Rasmussen Henderson ~M. Savage Johnson ~R. Stallman ~.. ~~: ~L I/.3--T. Swenson Landsman .. oq.~ W. Swenson ~,{arschke ~;~R. Williams Nafus ~ '/2_ T. Williams Nelson Opitz Palm Drillmast~er CITY of MOUND MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 December 8, 1988 TO: Ed Shukle, City Manager FROM: Fran Clark, City Clerk RE: November Monthly Report There were two regular City Council Meetings and one Special Can- vassing Meeting in November. There was agenda preparation, pack- ets, minutes, resolutions and follow-up items from each meeting. Linda attended and prepared the minutes for the November 29th meeting as I was on jury duty. The General Election was held on November 8, 1988. Before that election there were a lot of last. minute details that need to be dealt with.' A training session for the election judges was held. A public accuracy test of the new Optical Scan III-P equipment was done. To do this test actual ballots from each precinct must be marked so that all different voting situations are tried, i.e. undervotes, overvotes, blank ballots, etc. A master sheet is prepared showing what the count should be to compare with the machine count. In any election, the forms from Hennepin County arrive on the Friday before the election. These forms are then disseminated to the various sUpplies of each precinct. The City was open for absentee voting on the Saturday before the election'from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. and until 7:00 P.M. on the Monday before the election. There were 270 people who cast ab- sentee ballots in this election. This year's election ran very smoothly with the new equipment. Mound had 5435 registered voters at 7:00 A.M. on election day. 4823 persons voted or 88%. There were 798 new voter registra- tions on election day. I will go into more detail about the election process in my an- nual report. After the election was over all equipment and supplies were packed away and moved to the basement. I cleaned up my office 1 An equal opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race. color, national orlglr~r or hand~capped status in the admission or access to. or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. which had become a disaster area because of all the election items. The following items were some of the other items dealt with in November: Inputting the Affirmative Action Policy into the com- puter. - Attended the League's Policies & Priorities Meeting. There was correspondence from the Hennepin County Tax Forfeit Office that was dealt with and a new list of 5 tax forfeit parcels was ~eceived and the appropriate city departments were asked for their input (this will come before the Council in the near future). - Cleaning out files. There were the usual calls and questions from residents on various items. fc MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Ed Shukle Len Harrell Monthly Report For November, ]988 STATISTICS The police dep~rtment responded to 838 calls For service during the month of November. There were 25 Part I offenses reported. Those offenses included 2 criminal sexual conduct, 7 burglaries, I4 larcenies, and 2 vehicle thefts. There were ]16 Part Il offenses reported. Those offenses in- cluded 5 child abuse/neglect, 5 Forgery/NSF checks, ?0 criminal damage to property, ] weapons violation, ! nar- cotics violation, 2 liquor violations, ? DWI, 4 simple as- sault, ! domestic, 6 harassment, ll runaway/ truancy, and 3 miscellaneous other offenses. The patrol division issued 126 adult citations and 5 juvenile citations. .Parking violations accounted For an ad- ditional 80 citations. An additional 79 warnings were issued during the month. One adult and two juveniles were arrested For Felonies in November. Twenty adults and twenty juveniles were arrested For misdemeanors. The department assisted in Il vehiclular accidents, 2 with personal injuries. There were 19 medical emergencies and 69 animal complaints. OFficers assisted surrounding agencies on mutual aid ~alls 18 times in November. Property valued at $25,77] was stolen during the month. The Oepartment recovered $38,3~5 in stolen property. ii. iNVESTIGATION Five child protection eases were investigated during the month of November. Those. cases accounted For approximately 37 hours of investigative time. A total of 58 child protec- tion matters have been investigated since the First of the year. The department spent a great deal of time investigating a series of damage to property complaints involving glass breakage. Three young men were arrested and interviewed regarding damage in-.excess of $20,000.00 in Mound and sur- rounding communities. The case has been referred to the county attorney For charging. 30S I POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER, 1988 Other cases investigated included worthless check cases, harassing communications, damage to proper%y, arson, truancy, ~heFt, and Eorgery. Investigator Grand has made several presentations to local organizations regarding the D.A.R.E. program, The D.A.R.E. program has been implemented in the 7th gl'ada class at Grandview Middle School and is slated to begin in the 5th grade at Shirley Hills Elementary after the first of the year. The school administration and faculty have been very enthusiastic and supportive of the drug prevention program. Formal complaints were issued For 2.cases in November. One case involved receiving stolen property and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and the other for worthless check. Ill. MANPOWER: The department used approximately 51 hours of overtime during the month of November. Additionally, there were eight holiday shifts at double-time. Officers earned 38 hours of comp-time and used 94 hours of comp-time in the month of Novembver. Officers used ap- proximately 50 hours of sick time and i6 hours of vacation, and 100 hours of holiday time, during the month. iV. TRAINI. NG Officers attended seven days of training in November. Two o.fficers attended crime scene investigation, and a super- visor attended a Dimensional Management Training Course. Reserves The Police Reserves donated approximately 102 hours during November. Their activities included hockey games, Christmas tree lighting, transports to jail, and some ride-alongs with the regular officers. 3o.s'-2., PART I CRIMES o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ADULT . Homicide ! I Criminal Sexual Conduct 2 1 i Robbery i t Burglary 7 2 Larceny 14 I 3 2 2 Vehicle Thef~ 2 1 1 1 Arson TOTAL 25 2 5 3 1 I 2 I PART II CRIMES Child Abuse/Neglect 5 4 ForRery/NSF Checks 5 2 3 4 Criminal Damage to Property 70 1 2 47 5 ~ea,pons 1 1 1 Narcotic Laws ' 1 1 1 3 Liquor Laws 2 2 2 3 D~ 7 7 7 Simple Assault .. 4 1 3 3 Domestic Assault 1 1 1 1 Domestics (No Assault) Harassment 6 .Runaway/Incorrigibility/Truancy 11 5 5 6 Public Peace 1 1 1 1 Ail Other Offenses 2 TOTAL 116 t 1 16 71 20 20 PART III &"PART IV. Property Damage Accidents 9 .. Personal Injury Accidents 2 Fatal Accidents I . 0 Medica!s .. 19 Animal Complaints 69 Mutual Aid 18 Other General Investigations 721 Henn. Cry. Child Protection ' 10 1 '! , ' TOTAL 993 3 21 72 21 22 POLICE/CRIME ACTIVITY REPORT MONTH NOI~b~ER YEAR 1988 RAL ACTIVITY SLaVeRY THIS THIS YEAR LAST YEAR MONTH TO DATE TO DATE Hazardous C!.a~~o~s 75 1,278 Non-HazardoUs Citations 29 59A 502 Hazardous Warnings 16 309 375 Non-Hazardous Warnings 36 61~ 831 Verbal Warnings 139 1,335 792 ParkinR Citations 80 538 343 DWI 7 83 97 OVER .10 I 5 '49 69 Property'Dama~e Accidents 9 106 88 Personal Injury Accidents 2 30 " 28 Fatal Accidents 0 0 0 t Felony Arrests ' 1 34 41 Adult Misdemeanor Arrests 27 284 267 Adult Misdemeanor Citations 6 91 71 ~uvenile Fe!onv Arrests ~ 74 55 Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 20 102 114 Juvenile Misdemeanor Citations 9 57 47 Part I Offenses 25 370 347 Part ii Offens'es 116 795 719 Medicals 19 240 190 Animal Como!aints 69 1,033 1,061 Other Public Contacts 721 6,119 5,054 TOTAL A~sts 71 643 492 Fol!ow-Uos 91 545 493 HCCP _CITATIONS DWI More than .10% BAC Reckless Driving Driving AFter Susp. or Rev. Open Bottle Speed No DL or Expired DL Restriction on DL Improper, Expired, or No Plates Illegal Passing Stop Sign Violations Failure to Yield Equipment Violations H&R Leaving the Scene No Insurance Illegal or UnsaFe Turn Over the Centerline Parking Violations Crosswalk Dog Ordinance Derelict Autos Seat Belt Miscellaneous Tags TOTAL MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT NOVEMBER, 1988 ADULT 7 5 2 ! 0 49 4 0 2] 0 4 0 ! 0 0 0 0 8O 7 I2 7 206 JUV 0 0 0 ] 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ! 0 0 ! 0 5 MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT NOVEMBER, 1988 WARNINGS No insurance Traffic Equipment Crosswalk Animals Tresh/Derelict Autos Seat Belts Other TOTAL ADULT JUV 19 1 16 1 26 2 0 0 4 0 6 0 2 0 2 0 75 4 ARRESTS Warrant Arrests 2 PROPERTY LOSS/RECOVERY SUMMARY Bikes Snowmobiles ITEM Boats, Motors, Trailers Clothing Currency, Notes, Etc. JewelKy & PreclousMetals Guns Home Furnishings Radio & Electronic Equipment Vehicles & Vehicle Equipment Miscellaneous. TOTAL STOLEN $ 150 687 700 455 -150 1,249 22,050 RECOVERED $ 300 5O 9OO 37,050 330 15 $25,771 $38,315 3o57 MOUND POLICE RESERVES MONTHLY HOURS NOV 1988 OFFICER R5 R6 RI] RI3 R14 RI6 RI? R19 R22 R23 DETAILS Emer. C/O 2.5 6 Res. Sq. 2 Comm. S. 5.5 2 Hockey 6 3 2.5 Training Instruction Ride Al. 6 4.5 Admin. "15 10 TOTALS 29.5 25.5 4.5 2 4.5 6.5 3.5 3 4 2 2 11 9 12.5 13 11 TOTAL 12 4 11 19 13 21.5 25 102.5 ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH Christmas Tree Lighting 2 Hockey Games .. 4 Transports OFFICERS R5 Thompson R6 Niccum RIi Roma in RI 4 Svoboda RI6 Hawks RI? Kohman RI9 Nelson R22 Fleming R23 Vogel Prepared by Debbie Thompson, Sgt. MOUND POLICE RESERVES SEVERENCE ACCOUNTS NOV 1988 OFFICER Butch Hawks Debbie Thompson Ruth Vogel Dan Niccum - Steve Kohman · Sherry Svoboda Dave Nelson John Roma in DEPOSIT $19.50 $26.00 $ 6.50 · $13.00 $ $ BALANCE $284.50 $460,00 $4]4.50 $251.50 $ 6.50 $91.00 $70.50 $26.00 TOTALS Jeff Fleming in training. $65.00 $1604.50 Prepared by Debbi e Thompson, Sgt. ~: 5-DEC-8~J It;ST~LLATIO~ K~ -- MOu~,E~ POLtC. E DEPAETMENT '~ ~LY~ NO E N F 0 R ~E~: ALL ~A~LS FOR ACTIVITY ANALYSIS BY PATROL ~REA 10/2~,/~ THRU ~1/25/88 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIO~ ........... PATROL AREAS ........... 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 TOTAL 001 002 010 014 '018 ~020 ~02'2 030 031 040 '041 I00 ]40 'tSO ,200 "201 210 i240 "312 :'313 ~420 SPFFD!~G J-SPEEIdNG NO D/L, EXPIF~"-D D/L BAC OVER. 10 STOP SIGN EQUIPMENT VIOLATION CARELESS/RECKLESS EXHIBITION DRIVING ViO~TION J-~PJ-K VIOLATIGN NO SEATBELT J-~'~ ~ATBELT PA.c~{ING/A~_ OTH~ NO PAFo,(tNG/WINTER HOUR~ NO TRAtL~ PA~RK, ING DAS/DAP,/DAC J-DAS/DAR/DAC FLATES/r~O- IMPROPER-EXPIRED CHAD~GE OF DOMICILE FOUleD FERSONS FO~ PROPERTY DERELICT AUTO 11 4 13 17 4 1 2 2 I 2 2 3 1 1 '2 1 1 5 2 3 5 l 1 7 10 4 14 6 27 1 1 5 8 2 '1 2 2 2 49 2 4 5 4 1 2 1 3 1 12 1 18 60 2 1 1 21 1 2 8 3 l: 5-DEC-88 .MA~tY ISN'S ONuY?. ACTIVITY CODES: NO ALL INSTALLATION NAME -- MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT ENFORS CALLS FOR S~VICE ACTIVITY ANALYSIS BY PATROL AREA 10/26/6~ THEqJ 11/25/88 PASE F E ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION ........... PATROL AR~S ........... 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 TOTAL ~(3W~q~' INJURY ACCIDENTS PROF1ERTY DA~iAGE ACCIDENTS H/R PROP~TY DAMAGE ACC. [~G AT LAR~ lOG LICENSE SUDD~I DE, qT,/BODIES F~ MEDICALS DETOX-MF. DICALS CRISIS INT.-MEDICA~S FIRES ALL OTHER/UNCLASSIFIED ALL HCCP CASES OP~ DOOR/ALARMS HA~'~J3UN ~'Pi. ICAIlON SUSPICIOUS PERSON INTELLIG~CE w~r~RANTS ~'JTUAL AID/8100 MUTUAL AID/6500 MUTUAL AID/ ALL OTHER i:02 ASLT 5-INFLICTS ATTEMPTS HRM-U~( WEA-ADLT-A~ ~.,! ASLl 5-INFLICTS ATTEM?TS ~;M-HANDS-ADLT-FAM 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 9 4 5 2 2 17 1 1 2 5 10 6 4 2 3 3 9 2 1 1 'S ON~.Y? NO CODE~: ALL ENFORS CA~S FOR SERVICE A~.T,VI~¥ ANALYSIS BY PATROL AFiEA i0/26/E~: THRU 11/25/8,8 f DE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION ........... PAll~OL A. REA.S ........... 10 20 30 40 50 ~) 70 ~l 90 ~LT 5-INFLICTS ATTE~t='TS H~-H~£kS-A~T-ACQ ~LT 5-INFLICTS ATTE~k~TS ~M-HA~S-CH~D-FA.M ASLT 5-INFLICTS ATT~='TS H~-~-~-A~ ~R~ 3-~0CC ~S FRC-U-UNK WE~-~M THEFT BURG 3-U~OCC RES NO FRC-U-~( WE~'-~M THEFT ~R~ 4-Al FRC RES-D-~( WE~-~K ACT BJ~ 4-AT ~ ~S-N-U~( W~-U~ ~T 4-AT FRC RES-U-U~( WEAP-~K ACT AGNST F~M-MS-NEGLECT ~ A ~I~ T~FIC-GM-DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIaR T~-ACCID-GM-~G~VA~D VI~TI~ TR~-~CID-MS-DEIVE UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR CSC 1-U~ ACT-A~UAINT-UND~ I3-F ~C 2 WE~'-FE~ GBH-U~( ~T-P~ENT-U~EEE 13-F JUV~ILE-MABITU~ TRUANT - FO~s~INu LI C~JOR , ~e il?). LIC~JOR - OT,~.R ;313 dUkEN ILE-CLkRFEW RUNAWAY DRUS PARAPHERNALIA-POSSESS]ON IRB PEACE-M£-DISORDERLY CONDUCT DiSTUP~ PEACE-MS-HARRASSING COMMUNICATIONS PROP DAMAGE-FE-PR[VATE-UNK INTENT 1 2 1 2 1 1 ! 1 2 1 1 1 TOTAL 1 4 2 1 2 '2 1 I. 1 ' 1 1 5 I _ 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 6 2 5-DEC-8?, [MAJ~Y ISN"S ONLY? ACTIVITY CODES: NO ALL INST~_ATIOhi NAME -- M 'OL~ND POLICE DEP~TMENT ENFORS CA~S FOR SERVICE ACTIVITY A~ALYS!S BY PATROL AREA 10/261~ THRU 111~1~ PAGE F }E ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIDN ........... PATRDL AREAS -' .......... 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 TOTAL 130 PROP DAMAGE-FE-BJSINESS-UNK INTENT PROP DA~GE-GM-PRIVATE-U~( INTE~NT PROP [~qMAGE-GM-BUSINESS-LhNK INTENT PROP DAMAGE-MS-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT PROP DAMAGE-MS-PUBLIC-UNK Ih'TENT PROP DA~q~-MS-BUSINESS-UNK INTENT TRESPASS-MS-PRI VATE-UNK INTENT LI1-FER-ONLAWFLL £eOSIT OF GARBAGE-MS STLN PROP-FE-POSSESs-VEHICLE-OVER 2500 THEFT-$~Sl-.~.~SOO-FE-Fel THEFT-$~Sl-~'SOO-FE-F~ ~ILDIN~-OTH PROP THF. FT-~.~Si-~SOO-FE-FF~ MOTOR VEHICLE-OTH PROP THEFT-~Sl-~SOO-FE-FF~ OT~-MONEY THEFT-~SO LE~-MS-F~ ~OIL~;~-OT~ P~OP TH~-~SO ~ES~-MS-FF~, SE~ S~ OAS-OTH PROP, THEFT-$2~J LESS-MS-FRMMOTOR VEHICLE-OTH PROP T~EFT-~SO L£SS-~-F~ OT~E~-OTH PROP TH~'F-FE-~OAT-~JO ~OTOF~-SOI-~.IO0' T~EFT-~S-~,Y C~ECK-~SO LESS T,EF'F-~,$-~CYCL~-NO MOTOF~-!SO ~ESS UI.4AUTHDRIZED OSE-FE-OVER 2500-AUTO VEH IHEFT-FE-OVER ~2500-TRUCK-BUS 1 1 2 2 4 2 I 1 1 5 8 16 8 1 4 8 7 44 ! 1 1 ! 1 ! 1- 1 1 2. 1 2 2 ! 1 I' 5 5 1 · "S ONLY? NO CODE~: ALL E)JFORS CAd. S FOR SERVICE ACTIVITY ANALYSIS BY PATRD,~ ~EFA 1(1/26/88 THRU 11/25/88 T DE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION ........... F'ATROL AP, FAS ........... 10 2(I 30 40 50 ~ 70 80 9(i TOTAL ~90 WEAFON~ M~ PU ..... OTHER TYPE-NO CHAR ~F~RT TOTALS: i 45 117 i04 91 7 9 7 1 457 RI.~: 6-[EC-88 G~FO1 Ir~ST~LATION NAME -- MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT PA~ PRIMARY ISN'S ON~Y? NO E N F 0 R S DI~='OSITION CODES: ALL ACTIVITY CODES: ALL OFFENSE ACTIVITY BY DISPOSITION C~RID: ALL 10/26/~ THRU 11/2S/~ / ................ OFFENSES CLEAFtED ................. / ACTIVITY CODE/ OFFENSES ACTL~qL .... BY ARREST .... BY TOTAL ~T DESCRIPTION REPORTED ~i,~FOU~.CT[ OFFENSES PENDING ~;ULT JUVENILE EXCEPTION CI.IEAF',,EI) CLEA. F~ED ASLT S-INFLICTS ATTEMPTS HR~,-~( WEA-ADt. T-ACQ ASLT 5-1NFLICTS ATTEMPTS HRM-HAN[kS-ADLT-FAM 1 ASLT 5-INFLICTS ATTE~t='TS H~t-HAN, DS-AJ)LI-ACQ ASLT 5-INFLICTS ATTEJ~:'TS HR~M-HAjq.'OS-CHU}-F~ A5355 2 AS1.T 5-INFLICTS ATTEMPTS FRM-HANDS-Ch~J-ACQ ~94 1 Bt)RG 3-UNOCC RES FRC-U-UNK WEJqF'-COM ll4EFT ~494 2 BUR~ 3-~JDCC RES ND FRC-U-UNK WEAP-COM THaT B4~30 BURG 4-AT FRC RES-D-UN)-', WEAP-U~,' ACT 0 I 0 0 0 1 1 100.0 B4%0 BURG 4-AT FRC RES-N-UNK WEAF'-U~( ACT 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 100.0 B4990 BURG 4-AT FRC RES-U-UNK WEAP-UNK ACT 0 1 0 I 0 0 1 100.0 I3(W.O CRIM AGNST FAM-MS-NEGLECT. OF A CHILD 0 4 1 0 0 3 3 75,0 J500 TRafFIC-GM-DRIVE UNDER I~:LUENCE OF LIQUOR ~2700 TR~-ACCID-GM-AGGRAVATED VIOLATION 0 2 0 I 1 0 2 100,0 0 1 I 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 ,0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 ,0 I 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 100,0 0 I 0 1 0 0 1 100,0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 100.0 5 TRF<:-ACCID-MS-DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR 0 5 0 5 0 0 5 lr LI071 1 0 I 0 0 0 1 1 100.0 CSC I-UNK ACT-ACOUAINT-UNDER 13-F RUN: 6-DEC-8~ INST 'A~LATION NAME -- MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT PAG£ .2 Ci~FO 1 PRIMARY iSN'S ONLY? NO ~TION CODES: ALL CODES: AnL GRID: ALL ENFOR$ OFFENSE ACTIVITY BY DISPOSITION 10/26/88 TKRU 11/25/~ ACTIVITY CODE/ O~ENSES ACTUAL D£SCRIPTIO~; REPORTED UNFOUndED OFFENSES PENDING / ................ OFFENSES CLEARED ................. / .... BY ~RREST .... BY TOTAL ~CENT ADULT dUVENILE EXCEPTION CLEAP, ED CLEARE]:~ t.4021 ~ 2 WEAP-FEAR GBH-UN~:i AST-PARENT-UNDER 13-F 153¢X)3 1 dUV~_NILE-HABITUAL TRUANT ~'~ 10~ 1 Lt~-qJOR - POSSESSING M41~ 1 LIQUOR - OTHER M5313 1 dUVENILE-C~:FEW 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 I 0 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 .0' 0 1 0 1 100.0 0 1 0 1 100.0 1 0 0 1 100.0 0 1 0 1 $00.0 0 3 5 8 100.0 ~501 1 DRUG PRr~q:"HERNAL I A-POSSESS I ON N30~ DISTURB PEACE-MS-DISORDEF~_Y CONDUCT 0 1 0 6 DISTURB PEACE-MS-HAF~iASSING COMMUNICATIONS PlllO F~OP DAMAG~-FE-F~;IVATE-U~(. INTENT 1 0 1 0 P!I~ PROF,' DAMAGE-FE-B~tNESS-U~ INTENT 0 6 6 ~110 F~OP DA~AGE-GM-F'EiVATE-U~( INTENT 2 0 2 I F21.'.-~} PROP DAMAGE-GM-BUSINESS-U,~'K INTENT 4 0 4 0 F'E~GE-H~-F'RIVATE-UNK INTENT 8 0 8 1 P3120 1 PROP DA~AgE-~S-FUBLIC-UNK INTENT 3 0 3 0 44 I 43 15 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 l(X).O 0 0 1 1 100.0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 1 0 1 50.0 0 4 0 4 100.0 0 7 0 7 87,5 0 3 0 3 100.0 0 26 2 28 65.1 0 0 0 0 .0 RUN'. 6-I'EC-8~; INSTALI.ATIDN N~'tE -- M~.qOr~ F'DLICE DEF'~TMEr~T PAGE' PF<II'k~RY ISK'S Di'&.Y? NO E N F O R S DISPOSITID~ CODES: ALi. ACTIVITY CODES: ALL OFFENSE ACTIVITY BY DISPOSITION G~ID: ALL IO/2blE~ THRU 1115/88 / ................ ~-'-FENSES CLF_AFoED ................. / ACTIVITY CODE/ OFFENSES ACTUAL .... BY ARREST .... BY TOTAL PERCENT DESCRIPTID~ REF'ORTFED UNFOU."~ED OFFENSES PENDING ADULT JUVENILE EXCEPTION CLEARED CLEARE~i F~li] PROP DA~ASE-~-BUSI)ESS-UNK INTENT 8 0 8 2 0 6 0 6 75.0 ' F,¢310 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .0 TRESPASS-~-PR I VATE-UNK INTENT P3600 LITTER-~FL~. [EPOSIT OF GARBAGE-MS I 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .0 Q1221 1 STLN FlrcDP-FE-PDSSESS -VEH I CLE-DVER T2021 1 THEFT-S251-$25(X)-FE-' FFu'M BUILDING-MONEY T2029 1 THEFT-$251-$2500-FE-FRM BUILDING-DIll PROP T2159 1 THEFT-$~l-$2500-FE-FRM MOTOR VEHICLE-OTH PROP T299! THEFT-$251-$CSOO-FE-FRM OTHER-MONEY 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 100.0 T4021 THEFT-S250 LESS-~S-FFet BUILDING-MONEY 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .0 T4029 2 THEFT-S250 LESS-MS-FR~ BUILDING-OTH PROP T40~ 1 THEFT-S250 LESS-KS-FRM SELF SR~ GAS-OTH PROP T4159 2 THEFT-S250 LESS-~-FRM ~OTOR VEHICLE-OTH PROP T4~9 THAT-250 LESS-MS-F~ OTHER-OTH PROP 0 1 0 0 0 1 I lC 0 1 I 0 0 0 0 .0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 100.0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .0 U3016 5 0 5 0 3 0 2 5 lO0. O THEFT-rS-BY CMECJ,'.-$250 LESS U1503 I 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .0 THEFT-FE-BOAT-NO MOTOR-501-2500 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 I 100.0 0 1 I 0 0 0 0 .0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 50.0 0 '2 2 0 0 0 0 .0 OFFO1 ISN"S ONLY? ITION COCqES: IVITI CO[F_S: GRID: NO ALL A~L INSTALLATION NAME -- MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT E~FDRS OFFENSE ACTIVITY BY DISPOSITI~ 10126188 THRU 11/25/88 ACTIVITY CODE/ ~FEJ,4SEB ACTUAL DESCRIPTION REPORTED UNFOUNDED OFFENSES PENDING PAGE' 4 / ................OFFENSES CLEARED ................. / .... BY ARREST .... BY TOTAL ADULT JUVENILE EXCEPTION CLEAEED CLEARED U3496 THEFT-MS-BICYCLE-ND MOTC~-250 LESS ','I Ol 1 UNAUTHORIZED USE-FE-DVER 2500-AUTO VlO~ VEH TH.g:T-FE-OV~ $2500-TRLEK,-BUS W3o90 ~APDNS-M£-P~ESS-OTH~ TYPE-NG CHAIR 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 100.0 ' 0 0 1 1 100.0 0 0 0 0 .0 1 0 0 1 100.0 REPORT TOTALS - 140 3 137 44 16 56 21 93 67.8 MINUTES OF THE MOUND ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1988 Present were: Chairman, Thomas Reese, Commissioners William Thal, GeoFF Michael, Kenneth Smith, Vern AnOersen, Brad Sohns, Frank Weiland, William Meyer; Council Representative Elizabeth Jansen; City Planner Mark Koegler; Building Inspector Jan Bertrand; and Secretary Peggy James. Also present was the Following interested person: Sandra Konnad. Chair called the meeting, to order at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Andersen, to accept the minutes oF November 14, 1988 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF AppEALS Case No. 87-673:4452 Denbtgh Road, Jack Co~k; Avalon~ Block 1, Lot 2 including a__dfia~ent vacated street, PID #19-117-23- 24-0002; SETBACK VARIANCE - CHANGE REQUEST. Applicant, Jack Cook, .was not present. Recommendation by Bufiding OFFicialt dan Bertrand: The apPl .fcant is requesting an extension on his variance Resolu- tion #87-]9] due to lack oF Funds to remove the nonconforming entry way. The applicant is also requesting a change in the variance to al low him to keep his deck at a continuous level above grade. The existing variance requires him to reduce the deck el. evation to within 30 inches From existing ground level with a stairway From the patio door down to the lower deck, proceeding at ground level to the lakeside, and then a stairway to the elevated deck beginning at.the 3.7' building setback 1 ina. Mr. Cook bel'ieves, to lower and then raise his deck over a dis- tance oF 20' or less creates a hazardous and unsafe condition. Planning Commission Meeting November 28, 1988 The Building OFFicial supports the original staFF recommendation. The neighbor, Sandra Konnad had her property surveyed, which shows a l' encroachment of the present deck. To-date the deck has not been moved back or lowered to grade. Discussion: Ms. Konnad spoke on her behalf and stated she has not discussed any of these issues with Jack Cook. She does not approve of his deck encroaching on her property, and would like him to move it. There is also a retaining wall encroaching on her property. Reese recalled asking Mr. Cook to negotiate with his neighbor in terms oF purchasing 1' or 2' oF Ms. Konnad's property to solve his situation. MOTION made by Weiland, seconded by Reese, no action will be taken by the Planning Commission until the encroachment is resolved. It was'discussed tF Ms. Konnad has enough .property to sell and still keep her lot conforming. Ms. Konnad stated her lot is 50' wide, however 'she would prefer not to sell her property, but to have Mr. Cook remove the deck· The Building OfFicial informed the Commission if this variance is not extended by this Commission and the Council, then the ap- plicant will be taken to task because his variance is expired. Weiland moved to withdraw his motion, Re,se seconded. MOTION moved by Wetland, seconded by Sohns to deny the request For the change in the variance. Motion carried un- animously. Case will be heard by the City Council on November29, I988. Case No 88-728' Joel Dokken, Shirley Hills Unit "B" Lots 8~ 9, lO,_ll? 12t Block 4, Parcel A, PID #24-117-24-I2-0018~ SETBACK VARIANCE· The Building OFFicial reported that Mr. Dokken has requested this case be tabled. MOTION made by Thai, seconded by Smith to table the setback variance request. Motion carried unanimously. 3o?o Planning Commission Meeting November 28, 5988 D~SCUSSION INFORMATIONAL Comments on Request For Renewal of Existinq Manamemenf Policy and Operatinq Procedures For Gray's Bay HeaOwaters Control Structure· It was reviewed that whenever the lake level is below 928.6 no discharge is allowed, presently, Lake Minnetonka is at 926.0. The last time water was taken From Lake Minnetonka was November 19B6. There were no pertinent comments maOe. 2. Shoreland Manaqement Ordinance· .The City Planner reporte~ he will represent Mound on the recently Formed LMCD Shoreland Management Subcommittee For participation in the prc_paration of the Lake Minnetonka-Management Plan. The group meets in December, January and February. Detailed review of the topi.c of shoreland management by the Planning Commission will begin in early January. 3. iComprehensfve' Plan -'Land Use Chapter Revision. Pages LU-12 through LU-]8 beginning with "Central Business District", has been updated, pages LU-! through LU-]] have not been changed and have been previously ~evtewed. The Recreation Section and the statement regarding commons in the Land Use Section on page LU-!2 will be referred to the Park Com- mission at their December 8th meeting For review, Page LU-]4, the Main Commercial Core was discussed. The City Planner will create a zoning map overlay to help determine the current zoning, and/or if the zoning should be revised. Future business possibilities in the City of Mound were discussed and which types could Feasibly work, such as light industrial, shopping centers, etc. What does the Commission want downtown Mound to look like in the Future? How do we get businesses to grow in Mound? Surrounding cities such as Excelsior, Wayzata, and Long Lake were discussed and how Mound compares. It was noted Mound needs a long range plan For downtown, however direction From the City Council is needed in order to obtain synonymous goals and guidelines. 3 Planning Commission Meeting November 28, 1988 T~e Commission decided with six in favor to have a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the Housing Maintenance and Oc- cupancy Ordinance, and receive future direction for the Com- prehensive Plan and Shoreland Ordinance. This meeting will-be a public meeting, held on December 12, 1988, at the regular scheduled Planning Commission Meeting date, at 7:00 p.m. Chair- ~n Reese or Mayor Smith w(11 prepare an agenda. The City Planner commented to the Planning Commission that they had a positive discussion tonight i~ obtaining their goals. 5. Schedule Planninq Commission meetino dates for 1989. The meetings will again be scheduled on the second and fourth Monday's of each month, the dates are as follows: 2nd Monday January 9 February March tS April I0 May 8 June 12 July JO August 14 September October 9 November December 4th Monda% January 23 February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22 June 26 July 24 August 28 September 25 October 23 November 27 December 18 (keep open) MOTION moved by Weiland, seconded by Michael to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman, Thomas Reese Attest: LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF MOUND Issued in 88 Expire in 89 As of 11-09-88 pg. 1 Garbage Disposal $100.00 01-3113 Expire Feb 28~ 1989 Blackowiak & Son Dependable Services Randy's Sanitation (formerly Dependable) Westonka Sanitation Woodlake Sanitary Cigarette $12.00 01-3126 A1 & Alma's American Legion #398 (Jude Tobacco) Ben Franklin Bob's Bait Shop -Brickley's Market Duane's 66 (Jude Tobacco) Fina Serve }~ck'si.Jock Club Meyer's Mound Service M%nnetonka Boat Rentals (Dean-Superior Vending) Mound Municipal Liquor (Jude Tobacco) PDQ Food Store SuperAmerica 94194 ~ Thrifty Snyder Drug Union 76 VFW #5113 (B & L Vending) Westonka Foods Expire March 31~ 1989 Tree Removal Aaspen Tree Service' $25.00 Robert F. Dahlke 01-3124 Eklunds Tree Service Emery's Tree Service Lutz Tree Service, Inc. Shorewood Tree Service Sutherland's Nursery & Tree Hawker/Food' Blue Bell Ice Cream Vendor $150.00 year license $ Varies 01-3125 Expire April 30~ 1989 Bowling Mound Lanes & Pizza $10.00 ea Ln. 8 Lanes 01-3121 Games-Skill $25.00 ea. 01-3121 1--Al & Alma's 5--Mack's Jock Club Juke Box $25.00 01-3121 1--American Legion 1--VFW #5113 Pool Table $10.00 ea. 01-3121 4--Mack's Jock Club 2--VFW #5113 Restaurant $5.00 01-3124 Expire June 30~ 1989 Off-Sale Beer $25.00 01-3112 Al & Alma's American Legion #398 Domino's Pizza #1974 D'Vinci's Mound Happy Garden Hardee's ~ House of Moy Mack's Jock Club Mound Lanes Taco Deli VFW #5113 A1 & Alma's Brickley's Market PDQ Food Store #0292 SuperAmerica #4194 On-Sale Beer $200.00 01-3112 Club License $1o0.00 01-3111 A1 & Alma's D'Vinci's House of Moy Mound Lanes & Pizza American Legion #398 VFW #5113 3o73 Cont'd: Licenses Issued in 88 Expire in 89 As of 11-09-88 pg. 2 Expire June 30, 1989 - Cont'd On-Sale Liquor Mack!s Jock Club $4,000.00 01-3111 Sunday On-Sale Mack's Jock Club Liquor VFW #5113 $2OO.OO 01-3111 Set-Up $200.00/City $150.00/State 01-3111 A1 & Alma's On-Sale Wine $200.00 01-3111 Dinner Dance $750.00 01-3161 A1 & Alma's D'Vinci's House of Moy Mack's Jock Club Mizc. Licenses Durin~ the Year Charitable Mound Fire Dept. Beer 6-18-88 $10.00 Our Lady of the Lake 01-3112 7-31-88 NW Tonka Lions Club 4-30-88 6-17-88 6-25/26-88 Mound Police Reserves 9-10-88 Public Dance $25.00 to Fee Waived 01-3161 Mound Fire Dept. 6-18-88 Our Lady of the Lake 7-31-88 NW Tonka Lions Club 4-30-88 6-17-88 6-25/26-88 Mound Police Reserves 9-10-88 Expire Nov 30~ 1989 Entertainment $50,00 01-3161 Mack's Jock Club GAMBLING -- Licensed by the State Approved unless a resolution by the City is passed specifically disallowing such activity and a copy mailed to the Gambling Control Board within 30 days. Licensed for 1 yr - Date Varies Class A (Bingo, Raffles, Paddlewheels, tip-boards, pull-tabs) 3-1-88 to 2-28-89 American Legion #398 Our Lady of the Lake Church Set-Up $25.00 to Fee Waived 01-3111 City Days Fees.Waived Mound Fire Dept. 6-18-88 NW Tonka Lions Club 4-30-88 6-17-88 6-25/26-88 Mound Police Reserves 9-10-88 June 16-17-18-19, 1988 Concessions Craft Shows Fireworks Merchant Sales Pillow Cleaning Class B (Raffles, Paddlewheels, Tip- boards, Pull-tabs) 2-1-88 to 1-31-89 Northwest Tonka Lions AT: Mack's Jock Club 5-1-88 to 4-30-89 VFW #5113 U S WEST Communications 200 So,;:r 51n S~reet R3on-2400 M r-,qeaDoi s' M nnesota 55402 ~12 344-6911 Eric B. Selberg ',,/c,e Pres,3en; ano Chef Execdb~,e Off,ce' M nnesota COMMUNICATIONS December 2, 1988 Mr. Edward Shukle City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 Dear Mr. Shukle: Due to business demands, I regrettably must reschedule the meeting of December 15, which was intended to give you a briefing on the Hennepin County Economic Development Consortium. The meeting has now been rescheduled for: JANUARY 19t 1989 The Elsinor & Helsinki Rooms Soanti=on Minneapolis Northwest Business Campus 3131' Campus Drive Plymouth, MN After the briefing, we will ask you to consider membership in the Consortium. Please join us to learn what the effort is designed to do and how your city can participate. Please RSVP to Christine Peters at the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce by January 12 -- 370-9162. We will be back in touch soon. Sincerely, SUMMARY REPORT MOUND TEAM BUILDING/GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP LAFAYETTJ CLUB, MINNETONKA BEACH - January 22-23, 1988 Introduction The City of Mound has experienced change within the past several years: new City manager, new Council and Mayor, as well as transition from a seasonal community to a suburb. These changes have required the Council to be more proactive, the staff to be more professional and for both groups to function as a team. For these reasons a retreat was held with Council and Department Heads to focus on setting three to five year goals and to improve communications. - Team Building A written questionnaire and personal interviewing were conducted to gather information to design the session. (See rating.summary, Appendix I.) Friday evening's focus was on teams. Council and Staff surfaced their expectations for the session. Hopes for the session included: 1. Mutual respect 2. Understanding roles more clearly 3. Express honest feelings without fear of reprisal 4..Appreciation by Council of Staff showing support and acknoWledgment of the integrity of Staff 5. improve communication between Council and Staff 6. Set goals with Public Works--improve communications from the top down 7. Work for better city (long term) by anticipating needs Concerns for what participants did not want to have happen included: 1. Lack of communication 2. Getting bogged down in resolving current issues 3. Aftermath of negative feelings 4. Futile, with nothing changing 5. Bitch session of just criticism 6. Need to have continuity and follow through 7. Wasting time because nothing changes The Myers Briggs Type Indicator was administered and interpreted. Below are the reported scores and conclusions of the overall team profile for the City. Interpretations of the types are shown in Appendix II. ESTJ: Liz, Steve, Ed, Skins, Jan ESTP: Skip, Don ISTP: John, Jim ESFP: Fran ISFJ: Geno INFP: Joel ENFJ: Len ENTJ: Don ENTP: Phyllis A. The Council has two ESTJ's, an ESTP, ENTJ and ENTP. This indicates a good ~ix of perception with both sensing and perceiving types present. There is also a balance with those who prefer "judging" and those who prefer. "perceiving." B. Ail Council members are extraverted thinking types. This would make for lively, active, discussions with peOple needing ample time to express their views. C. Council members with an Sensing Thinking (ST) score are more prone toward involving themselves in details of issues whereas those with Intuitive Thinking (NT) show a preference for policymaking. While it is important for Council to keep abreast of relevant facts, discussion centered around the need for Council to stay in the appropriate role of policymaking, particularly related to personnel issues. · D. Ail Council are thinking types, which means a strong preference for logic, objectivity and principles. The downside of this profile where all Council members are thinking types, is that the organization could become out of balance. That is, since it is tipped so much to the thinking preference, the people side may become neglected. Strong feeling types are interested in personal relationships and discussions regarding the values of the organization. Eventually,.feeling types could feel a gap between Council and themselves and interpret Council's behavior as lack of appreciation and recognition. Periodic sessions such as team building would be beneficial to close this gap. Goal Setting On Saturday morning, Council and Department Heads brainstormed priorities for the next three to five years. Each issue was discussed and follow-ups were developed. The following represents goals which were agreed upon, issues which were discussed and action steps to be taken: ~ Improve image and living conditions in Mound lean up residential areas. oncerns: / County Road 15 Mainstreet Rental properties ... . /~."Someone's junkyard is ~nother one's treasures" Actions: ~'. Continue to investigate rehab programs · ,~L. ~~..Tell~ ~ people to clean up their yards ~.. Redefine "boat" in ordinance ~~(. Hold neighborhood meetings-to have residents . determine their own goals and programs B. Develop a positive image in Mound Conce/r n s :' .~e' Safety at Crosswalks .w~/Stoplights at Three Points and Linwood and 110 Achions: I. Ci~i~r,,s ~--~ F.---- .... fur futura' ctud~L .~_ / Write newsletter from city including success stories, information about different departments, highlights from business C. Stronger sense of community identity .Conc,9~ns: /~ _Lost lake development ./Park spaceS, more open land Actions: /® Develop tourism with rentals of sailboats and / canoes GoaI 2: Promote economic development Concerns: A. Full downtown business district Put businesses in buildings ® Consider taking down buildings Investigate redevelopment process B. Develop stronger partnership with business (This is occurring more) C. Progressive leadership · Mound is changing from seasonal community to a suburb ~. · Different aspects of conununity have different needs (included in comprehensive plan?). · Assess needs and implications of demographics for housing in 1990 ~. · Concern that City is not looking out for enough in the future D. Job opportunities · Higher wage base · Hi Tech · 394 and Carlson Development Goal 3: Changes in City (facilities and boundaries) Concerns: ~yExpand facilities to meet current and future needs ~~/_,Explore joint facility or funding Currently no handicapped access Noise and heat are curr.ent problems in building Outdoor storage Actions: Anticipate costs of needed improvements and educate the public regarding these needs ' ,~./Build sacred reserved fun~s for these needs ,)B~ Annexation---~~ / Concerns: · Long term issue · · Marketing strategy meeting Actions: · Discussion at Mayoral meetings and within Police Department Financial Conc~ns: /~_ Needs clear planning ac~io~: ~ J~evelop mind set for reserve ~-- /public .. /-~~__~ Tourism with Park Department /Next Steps ,/ funds and educate Council and Staff agreed that the session was very valuable in establishing open communication channels between Council and Staff. The importance of planning and continued dialogue was emphasized. The Staff expressed the pressure they were under in accomplishing day-to-day tasks. Council emphasized the need for planning and agreed to meet soon for follow up. (Date to be established at next Council session.) 3 fo APPENDIX I Te~mwor k Is there mutual trust and support ~mong council members? Is there mutual trust and support within the City Staff? Are the roles of council and staff clear and understood? Are council meetings well focused and task oriented? City of Moun~ How Ready is Your City? (Council Tally Only) Definitely Yes Definitely No 5 3 2 1 Average Staff Council 1 1 3 0 0 2.6 3.6 0 2 3 0 0 4.0 3.4 0 3 1 0 1 3.4 3.2 1 3 0 0 0 4.5 4.8 Is time_ set aside for team building, goal setting, and planning? Is the budget created anew each year to reflect current goals? Is there a budget commit- ment to staff training and development? Do staff members have results-or iented objectives ~nd job descr iptiohs? 2' 0 1 0 1 2.5 3.5 0 2 1 1 1 3.0 2.8 2 2 0 2 0 3.6 4.0 0 1 3 0 1 3.4 2.8 Commun i ty/Env ir onmen % Is there a regular assessment of needs in community? staff and council aware of curr~nt trends and events affecting the city? 1 0 1 2 1 3.0 2.6 0 3 1 0 1 3.2 3.2 How Ready is Your City?--continued Community/Environment--continued Definitely Do you have clear connec- tions with other levels of government for issue- oriented problem solving? Does the public know the five major acco~plish- ments of the city in the past year? Yes Definitely No Mission Is there a common vision shared by council, staff and citizens? Is your purpose clearly stared (in writing) in under twenty words? Do your goals reflect changing environments and trends? 1 1 3 0 3 0 0 4 1 0 1 Aver age Staff 3.5 1.7 1.6 2.0 3.0 Counc i 1 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.0 3.0 APPENDIX II EXTRAVERTED SENSING TYPES ESTP and ESFP Extraverted sensing makes the adaptable realists, who good-naturedly accept and use the facts around them, whatever these are. They know what the facts are, since they notice and remember more than any other type. They know what goes on, who wants what and who doesn't. And they do not fight those facts. There is a sort of effortless economy in the way they deal ~dth a situation, never taking the hard way when an easier one will work. Often they can get other people to adapt, too. Being perceptive types, they look for the satisfying solution, instead of trying to impose any "should" or "must" of their own, and people generally like them well enough to consider any compromise that they suggest "might work". They are unprejudiced, open-minded, and usually patient, easygoing and roi. erant of everyone-including themselves. They enjoy life. They don't' get wrought up. Thus they may be very good at easing tense situations and pulling conflicting factions together. Their expert sensing may show i~self: (a) in a gift for machinery and the handling of tools and materials for craft or artistic purposes, or in ability to recognize quality, line, color, texture or detail; (b) in a capa.city for exact facts, even when separate and unrelated, and the ability to absorb, remember and apply them; (c) in a continuous awareness, an ability to see the need of the moment and turn easily to meet it.' They are strong in the art of li~'ing, appreciate and enjoy their material possessions, and take the time to acquire and care for these. They value enjoyment, from good food and good clothes to music, art and all the products of the amusement industry. Even without these helps, they get fun out of life, which makes them fun to be with. Being realists, they get more from first-hand experience than from study, are more ef- fective on the job than on v, witten tests, and doubly effective when on familiar ground. Seeing 'the value of new ideas, theories and possibilities may well come a bit hard, because intuition is their ]e~t developed process. Their net effectiveness depends on whether they develop their judgment to the point where it can balance their easygoing sensing and give some direction to their lives. If (repeat, if) their judgment is not good enough to give them any character or stick-to-it-ireness, they may adapt mainly to their own love of a good time, and become lazy, unstable and gener- ally shallow. ESTP With thinking as auxiliary Like to make decisions with their think- ing rather than their feeling. Hence are more aware of the logical consequences of an act or decision. Thinking gives them more grasp of un- derlying principles, helps with math and' theory and 'makes it easier for them to get tough when the situation calls for tough- ness. ESFP With feeling as auxiliary Like to make decisions ~5th their feeling rather than their thinking. Feeling gives them tact, sympathy, interest in people, ease in handling human contacts, and may make them too easy as disciplinarians. Feeling also makes for artistic taste and judgment, but is no help w'ith analysis. INTROVERTED INTUITIVE TYPES INTJ and INFJ The introverted intuitives are the great innovators in the field of ideas. They trust their intuitive insights az to the relationships and meanings of things, regardless of established authority or popular beliefs. They trust their vision of the possibilities, regardless of univer. sal skepticism. And they want to see theix ideas worked out in practice, accepted and applied. Consequently, they have to deal fn-mly with the outer world, wklch they do by means of theLr preferred k/nd of judgment, either T or F. Thus they back up their original in. sight with the determination, perseverance and enduring purpose of the judging types. When they are driving to turn an inspiration into a reality, problems stimulate rather than discour. age them..The impossible takes a little longer-but not much. Certain dangers arise from their single-minded concentration. They see their goal so clearly that they may not even look for the other things they need to see-the things that conflict with their goal. They may not take the trouble to learn the details of the situation they propose to change. Since sensing is their least developed process, they can easily over- look relevant facts and the limitations these facts impose. They may not consider the opposition they will meet, its strength or source or prob- able grounds. They may not consider the possibility that something is wrong with their idea. In scientific research or engineering design, a trial of their 'boldly ingenious ideas will visibly succeed-or fail and show where the idea has to be reprised. They need to be particularly alert for flaws in their idea.~ in those fields where their insights cannot be tested so clearly. Thei_~ auxiliary process, if adequately developed., can supply needed criticism of their ideas. Judgment can be used to foresee difficulties and decide what needs to be done about them. Most original inspirations need to be modified in the light of facts. Ideas need to be worked out and perfected to lessen objections. The best ideas still need to be presented to the world in terms understandable to other types. If (repeat, i~ their judgment is not developed, they cannot criticize their o~-n inner ~4.sion, and they tend to reject all judgments from outside. As a result, they cannot shape their inspirations into effective action. Their ideas will go to waste, and they may be regarded only as visionaries or cranks. INTJ With thinking as auxiliary INFJ With feeling as auxiliary Most indi~-idualistic and most inde- pendent of all the types. Resemble extraverted thinkers in or- ganizing ability and a tendency to ignore the views and feelings of those who don't agree with them. Logical, critical, decisive, determined, often stubborn.. Tend to drive others almost as hard as they drive themselves. Apt to be effective, relentless reorgan- izers. Can be efficient executives, rich in ideas. Less ob~%usly individualistic, more apt to ~in cooperation than to demand it. Resemble extraverted feeling types in their sympathetic handling of people and in a tendency to ignore harsh and uncon- genial facts. May apply their ingenuity to problems of human welfare on their own and in their own way. Can be successful executives, especially where affairs can be conducted on a per- sonal basis.. EXTRAVERTED INTUITIVE TYPES ENTP and ENFP The extraverted intuitives are the enthusiastic innovators. They are always seeing new possibilities-new ways of doing things, or quite new and fascinating things that might be done-and they go all out in pursuit of these. They have a lot of imagination and initiative for originating projects, and a lot of impulsive energy for caro~ng them out. They are wholly confident of the worth of their inspirations, tireless w/th the problems involved, and ingeni. ods with the difficulties. They get so interested in the current project that they think of little else. They get other people interested too. Being perceptive types, they try to understand people rather than to judge them; often, by putting their minds to it, they achieve an uncanny knowledge of what makes a given person tick, and use this to win support for their project. They adapt to other people in the way they present their objective, but never to the point of giving it up. Their faith in their intuition makes them too independent and individualistic to be conformists, but they keep a lively circle of contacts as a consequence of their versatility and their easy interest in almost everything. In their quieter moments, their auxiliary gives them some balancing introversion a.nd adds depth to the insights supplied by their intuition. 'At its best, their insight, tempered by judgment, may amount to wisdom. · Their trouble is that they hate uninspired routine and find it remarkably ha~d to apply themselves to humdrum detail unconnected with any major interest. Worse yet, even their projects begin to seem routine and lose attraction as-soon as the main problems are solved and the rest seems clear sailing. They may discipline themselves to carry through, but they are happiest and most effective in jobs that permit of one project after another, with someone else taking over as soon as the situation is well in hand. If their judgrneni and self-dis~ipline are not developed, they will throw themselves /nto ill-chosen projects, leave them unfinished, and squander their inspirations, abilities and energies on unimportant, half-done jobs. At their worst, they will be unstable, undepend- able, fickle and easily discouraged. ENTP With thinking as auxiiiary More independent, analytical and criti- cal of their inspirations, more impersonal in their relations with people, more apt to consider only how others may affect their projects and not how the projects may af- fect others. May be inventors, scientists, trouble- shooters, promoters, or almost anything. that it interests them to be. ENFP With feeling as auxiliary More enthusiastic, more concerned with people and skillful in handling them. Much drawn to counseling, where each new person presents a flesh problem to be solved and flesh possibilities to be com- municated. May be inspired and inspiring teachers, scientists, artists, advertising or sales peo- ple, or almost anything that it interests them to be. INTROVERTED SENSING TYPES Ib'TJ ~d Introverted sensing types are made particularly dependable by their combination of preferences. They use their favorite process, sensing, in their inner life, and base their ideas on a deep, solid accumulation of stored impressions, which gives them some pretty unshakable ideas. Then they use their preferred kind of judgment, thinking or feeling, to run their outer life. Thus they have a complete, realistic, practical respect both for the facts and for what- ever responsibilities these facts create. Sensing provides the' facts. And after the introvert's characteristic pause for reflection, their judgment accepts the respormibilities. They can remember and use any number of facts, but want them all accurate. They like everythgng kept factual, clearly stated,-not too complex. Not till you know them very well do you discover that behind their outer calm they are seeing the fac~ from an intensely individual, often delightfully humorous angle. Their private reaction~ the way a thing ~ strike them, is quite unpredictable. But what they actual]y do about it will be sound and sensible because what 'they do is part of their outer life and so is governed by their best judgment. No type is more thor- ough, painstaking, systematic, hard-working, or patient with detail and routine. Their perse- verance tends to stabilize everything with which they are connected. They do not enter into things impulsively, but once in, they are very hard to distrac.t, discourage or stop. They do not quit unless experience convinces them they are wrong. As administrators, their practical judgment and memory for detail make them con- servative, consistent, able to cite cases to support their evaluations of people and methods. They ~11 go tv any amount of trouble if they "can see the need of it," but hate to be required to do anything that "doesn't make sense." Usually it is hard for them to see any sense in needs that differ widely from their own. But once they are convinced that a given thing does matter a lot.to a given person, the need becomes a fact to be respected and they' may go to generous lengths to-help satis~' it, while still holding that it doesn't make sense. Their effectiveness depends on their developing adequate judgment for dealing with the world. If (repeat~ if) judgment remains childish, the world is not dealt with, the person retreats into silent preoccupation ~,'ith inner reactions to sense-impressions, and not much of value i.s likely to result. ISTJ With thinking as aux'iliary Mildly resemble the extraverted think- ing types. Thinking stresses analysis, logic and decisiveness. In their personal relationships, they may need to take extra pains to understand and appreciate. They will then be in no danger of overriding people less forceful than they are, and will find themselves richly repaid both in their work and in their pri- vate lives. ISFJ With feeling as auxiliary Mildly resemble the extraverted feeling types. Feeling stresses loyalty, consideration and the common welfare. They are sympathetic, tactful, kind and genuinely concerned, which traits make them very supportive to persons in need of support. They are often attracted to fields where systematic attention to de- tail is combined with a care for people, as in the health professions. INTROVERTED THINKING TYPES ISTPandlNTP ~ ': "' Introver~l thinkers use their thinking to analyze the world, not to run it. They or- ganize ideas and facts, not situations or people unless they must. Relying on thinking makes them logicaI, impersonal, objectively critical, not likely to be convinced by anything but reasoning. Being introverts, they focus their thinking on the principles underlying things rather than on the things themr, elves. Since it is hard to switch theix thinking from ideas to de- tails of daily living, they lead their outer lives mainly with their preferred perceptive proc. ess, $ or N. They are quiet, rezerved, detachedly curious and quite adaptable-till one of their ruling principles is violated, at which point they stop adapting. If (repeat, ~ they do not develop their perception, they w4.[l have too little knowl. edge or experience of the world. Their thinking will have no real relationship to the prob. lerr~ of their time, and not very much will come of it. - In the field of ideas they are decisive, though socially they may be rather shy except with their best friends. Their special problem is to make their ideas understood. Wanting to state exact truth, they tend to state it in a way too complicated for most people to follow. If they ~-ill use simple statements, even if they think the point is too obvious to be worth making, their ideas will be much more ;~Sdely understood and accepted. , Feeling is their least developed process. They are not, apt to know, unless told, what matters emotionally to another person. They should recognize that most people do care 'about having their merits appreciated and their point of view resPeCtfully considered. And they should act accordingly. Both their working life and personal life will go better if they take the trouble to do two simple things-say an appreciatige word when praise is honestly due, and mention the points where they agree with another person before they bring up the points where they disagree. ISTP With sensing as auxiliary See the realities. Great capacity for facts and details. Good at applied science and at mechanics and the properties of materi- als and things..With nontechnical inter- eats, can use general principles to bring order out of masses of confused data and meaning out of unorganized facts. May be analysts of markets, sales, securities or statistics of any kind. Likely to be patient, accurate, good with their hands, fond of sports and outdoors, and have a gift of fun. Great believers in economy of effort, which is an asset if they judge accurately how much effort is needed, and do effi- ciently what the situation demands. If not, economy of effort can become mere lazi- ness and little ~-ill get done. INTP With intuition as auxiliary See the possibilities. Value facts mainly in relation to theory. Good at pure science, research, math, and the more complicated engineering problems. With nontechnical interests, make scholars, teachers, abstract thinkers in economics, philosophy, pay- chology, etc. Apt to have insight, ingenuity, quick un- derstanding, intellectual curiosity, fertil- ity of ideas about problems. More inter- ested in reaching solutions than in putting them into practice, which others can do as well. Need to check out even their most attrac- tive intuitive projects against the facts and the limitations these impose. 0ther~4.se may squander their energies in pursuing impossibilities. EXTRAVERTED THINKING TYPES ESTJ and ENTJ Extraverted thinkers use their thinking to run as much of the world as may be theirs to run. They organize their facts and operations well in advance, define their objectives and make a systematic drive to reach these objectives on schedule. Through reliance on thinking, they become logical, analytical, often critical, impersonal and unlikely to be convinced by anything but reasoning. They enjoy being executives, deciding what ought to be done, and giving the necessary orders. They have little patience with confusion, inefficiency, halfway measures, or anything aimless and ineffective, and they know how to be tough when the situation calls for tough- They think conduct should be governed by logic, and govern their own that way .as much as they can. They live according to a definite formula that embodies their bazic judg- ments about the world. Any change in their ways requires a deliberate change in the formula. Like other judging types, they run some risk of neglecting perception. They need to stop and lizten to the other person's side of the matter, especially with people who are not in a position to talk back. They seldom find this e~sy, but if (repeat, '_S') they do not manage to do it, they may judge too haztily, without enough facts or enough regard for what other people think or feel. Feeling is their least de~eloped process. If they suppress or neglect it too long, it can explode in damaging ways. They need to make some conscious use of feeling, preferably in appreciation of other people's merits,-an art that comes less naturally to thinkers than to feeling types. Thinkers can, if they will, "make it a rule" in their formula to mention what is well done, not merely what needs correcting. The results ~ill be worthwhile, both in their work and in their private lives. ESTJ With sensing as auxiliary Look at things ~'ith their sensing rather than their intuition. Hence axe most inter- ested in realities perceived by their five senses, which makes them matter-of-fact, practical, realistic, factually-minded, concerned with here and now. More curious about new things than new ideas. Want ideas, plans and decisions to be based on solid fact. 'Solve problems by expertly applying and adapting past experience. Like work where they can achieve im- mediate, ~Ssible and tangible results. Have a natural bent for business and dustry, production and construction. En- joy administration and getting things or- ganized and done. Do not listen to their own intuition ve~' much, so tend to need an intuitive around to sell them on the value of new ideas. ENTJ With intuition as auxiliary Look at things with their intuition rather than their sensing, hence are mainly inter- ested in seeing the possibilities beyond what is present or obvious or known. In- tuition heightens their intellectual inter- est, curiosity for new ideas, tolerance for theory, taste for complex problems, in- sight, ~-ision and concern for long range consequences. Are seldom content in jobs that make no demand on intuition. Need problems to solve and are expert at finding new so- lutions. Interest is in the broad picture, not in detailed procedures or facts. Tend to choose like-minded intuitives as associ- ates. Also tend to need someone with sensing around to keep them from over- looking relevant facts and important de- tails. EXTRAVERTED FEELING ESFJ and ENFJ TYPES Extraverted feeling types radiate warmth and fellowship. Reliance on feeling gives them a very personal approach to life, since feeling judges everything by a set of per. sonal values. Being extraverts, they focus their feeling on the people around them, placing a very high value on harmonious human contacts. They are friendly, tactful, sympathetic, and can almost always express the right feeling. They are particularly warmed by approval and sensitive to indifference. Much of. tl~eir pleasure and satisfaction comes not only from other~' warmth of feeling but from their own; they enjoy admiring people and so tend to concentrate on a person's most admirable qualities. They try to live up to their idealz and are loyal to respected persons, institutions and causes.' They are unusually able to see value ~ other people's opinions. And even when the opinions are conflicting, they have faith that harmony can somehow be achieved and often manage to bring it about. Their intense concentration on other people's viewpoints some- times makes them lose sight of the value of their own. They are best at jobs that deal with peo- pie and any situation where the needed cooperation can be won by good will. They think best when talking with people and enjoy ~alk. It takes special effort for them to be brief and busi. nesslike. · Being judging types, they like to have matters settled and decided, but they do not · need or want to make all the decisions themselves. They have many "shoulds" and "should nots" and may express these freely. They are conscientious, persevering, orderly even in small matters, and inclined to expect others to be the same. If (repeat if) they do not develop their perception, they wi11, with the best of inten. tions, act on aSSumptions that turn out to be wrong. They are especially likely to be blind to the facts when there is a situation that.is disagreeable or a criticism that hurts. It is harder for them than for other tYpes to see things they wish were not true. If they fail to face disagreeable facts, they will sweep their problems under the rug instead of finding good solutions. ESFJ With sensing as auxiliary Look at things with their sensing, which makes them practical, realistic, matter- of-fact, concerned with here and now. Ap- preciate and enjoy their material posses- sions and' details of direct experience. Like to base plans and decisions upon known facts. Enjoy variety, but usually adapt ex- cellently 'to routine. Compassion and awareness of physical conditions ~often attract them to nursing (where they pro~-ide warmth and comfort as well as devoted care) and to health pro- fessions in general. ENFJ With intuition as auxiliary Look at things with their intuition rather than their sensing, hence are mainly inter. ested in seeing the possibilities beyond what is present or obvious or known. In- tuition heightens their understanding, long- range vision, insight, curiosity about new ideas, love of books and tolerance for the- ory. Likely to have a gift of expression, but may use it in speaking .to audiences rather than in ~u'iting. Interest in possibilities for people attracts them often to counseling in the fields of career choice or Personal development. INTROVERTED FEELING TYPES ISFP end INFP Introverted feeling types have a wealth of warmth and enthusiasm, but may not show it till they know you well. Reliance on feeling leads them to judge everything by per- sonal values; being introverts, they choose these values without reference to the judgment of other~. They know what iz most important to them and protect it at all costs. Loyaltie~ and ideals govern their lives. Their deepest feelings are seldom expressed, since thei~ tenderness and passionate conviction are masked by theh- quiet reserve.' Their feeling being introverted, they conduct their outer lives mainly ~ith their pre- fen-ed perceptive process, either sensing or intuition. This makes them open-minded, flexible and adaptable-until one of the things they value most deeply seems in danger-at which point they stop adapting. Except for the sake of their work they have little wish to impress or dominate. The friends who mean most to them are the people who understand their values and the goals they are working toward. They are t~ice as good when working at a job they believe in; their feeling puts added energy behind their efforts. They want their work to contribute to something that matters to them-human understanding or happiness or health, or perhaps to the perfecting of some pro- ject or undertaking. They wa_ut to have a purpose beyond their paycheck, no matter how big the check. They are perfectionists wherever their feeling is engaged and are usually happiest 'at some individual work involving th.elf personal values. Being idealists, the), measure their accomplishments against an inner standard of perfection, instead of what is actually possible. They may suffer from too great self-demand, feeling that the contrast between their inner ideal and outer reality is somehow their fault. They need to find something they really care about, and then work to achieve it. With an ideal to work for, and good development of perception to help them recognize realistic difficulties and poSSible solutions, they can achieve a high degree of self-confident drive. If (repeat if) they do not f'md a way to use their energies in the service of an ideal, they tend to become oversensitive and vulnerable, losing confidence in life and in themselves. If their perception is undeveloped, they may have so little realism that they aspire to the impos- sible and achieve frustratingly little. _ ISFP With sensing as aux!liary See' the realities. Mildly resemble ESFP, especially in ~eing and meeting the need of the moment. Can pay close, un- broken attention for long periods, when work requires monitoring or close obser- vation. Show their warmth more by deeds than words. Compassionate toward all help- less creatures. Work well at jobs requir- ing devotion. Gentle, considerate, retiring. Consistently underestimate and under- state themselves. May find satisfactory outlets in fields where taste, discrimina- tion and a sense of beauty are of value. INFP With intuition as auxiliary See the possibilities. Mildly resemble ENFP, especially in liking to concentrate on projects and disliking details not re- lated to a deep interest. Understanding, tend to have insight and long-range ~ion. Curious about new ideas, fond of books and language. Apt to have skill in ex- pressing themselves. Ingenious and persuasive on the subject of their enthusiasms. Especially interested in possibilities for people. Enjoy counsel- ing and teaching. With high ability, may excel in literature, art, science er psychol- ogy'. April 4, 1988 TO: FROM: RE: DEPARTMENT HEADS ~. ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER ATTACHED SUMMARY OF MARCH 26TH GOAL SETTING SESSION At our staff meeting, March 30th, I reviewed briefly the items discussed at the"March 26th Goal Setting Session with the Council. Attached is a summary of what took place on March 26th. As I indicated to you March BOth, -some of-you will be directly involved in many of these issues. I will be calling upon you in the near future to assist me in developing information on these issues. If you have any questions, please contact me. ES:ls April 4, 1988 TO: FROM: RE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER ATTACHED SUMMARY OF MARCH 26TH GOAL SETTING SESSION Attached is the summary that I have prepared reg. arding the issues discussed on March 26th at the Lafayette Club with Barb'ara Arney. Please note that I have reviewed the goals with Department Heads. I will be providing a copy of the summary to the Department Heads- for their reference~ If you have any questions, please contact me. ES:ls April 4, 1988 TO: FROM: RE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ~,~, ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER SUMMARY OF TEAM BUILDING/GOAL SETTING SESSION MARCH 26, 1988 - LAFAYETTE CLUB On Saturday, March 26, 1988, we met with Barbara Arney, consultant regarding the setting of goals for the next three to five years per the discussion of a seminar held with Department Heads on January 22 and 23, 1988. The purpose of the session was to establish the goals more firmly and establish a definite timetable to accomplish these goals. ISSUES LOST LAKE The March 26th discussion began with the Lost Lake issue. The general consensus of the Council is to: do something with this site. It is unclear as to what ought to be located at the site. It is clear, however, that its current condition needs to be changed. In other words, the sandpiles and rock and other storage materials need to be relocated to some other site in Mound. It is a goal to,'have Lost Lake cleaned of outdoor storage materials by November 1, 1988. The site was discussed in terms of developing a park plan through an inter, n from the University of Minnesota Department of Landscape Arcitecture. The Council felt that perhaps a student in t'his program would be willing to use this site to develop a plan in exchange for satisfying a requirement through the University Program. It would be an excellent opportunity for a student to gain experience in his/her field. It would also do the City a service at a very inexpensive cost. The timetable for investigating a U of M student to perform a park plan for Lost Lake was indicated to be "as soon as possible". OUTDOOR STORAGE The next issue discussed simultaneously with Lost Lake was Outdoor Storage for Public Works, Parks, etc. Discussed was an alternative site for the outdoor storage. It was discussed as to whether or not the City should pursue a temporary storage site to the_ west of City Hall or to pursue going east of the new Public Works facility and acquire properties for the purposes of locating the outdoor storage area there. Consensus was to have the City Manager contact John Cameron, City Engineer, regarding a preliminary estimate on what it would cost to do an estimate with design and layout plans for a temporary site west of City Hall. Also, the City Manager was directed to contact the property owner directly to the east of the Public Works facility regarding the possible purchase of the property. The timetable for accomplishing the preliminary estimate of the estimate was March 29th. The contact with the property owner was to be made as soon as possible by the City Manager. WESTEDGE BOULEVARD PROPER.TY Discussed with the other issues stated above, was the property owned by the City located along Westedge Blvd. There are approx- imate!y 3 acres of vacant land located there. There currently is no uSe.planned for this site. It'was suggested the site be sold. Council asked.the City Manager to place this item on the next Council agenda. The next Council meeting is April 12, 1988, at which time this item will be discussed. COUNTY ROAD 1~ AND COUNTY ROAD 110 PLANTINGS The concern of the Council was that County Road 15, following its improvement,, will look fairly bland without any greenery along it. The possibility Was discussed of planting shrubbery and/or trees,~ both along County Road 15 and 110. The time~able for this would be within the next five years on an ongoing basis. NEWSLETTER The City Council is really iht-crested in publishing a City newsletter. It was discussed that the newsletter could be produced quar6erly, with a variety of information about the City of Mound that would appeal to local residents. It would be an opportunity for the City to communicate more clearly with its residents the activities and events that are occuring on the local government level. The Council asked the City Manager to come back with a proposai on how the newsletter would be developed with a cost estimate and other related details. The timetable on obtaining this proposal is that the Manager will attempt to have a report at the April 12th meeting. CLEANUP PROGRAM In ~he past, the City of Mound has been involved in a general City cleanup program twice a year. It was done in the spring and fall and was paid for by General Revenue sharing monies. When the General Revenue Sharing monies were eliminated by the Federal Government, the program was discontinued. The Council's concern was that a similar program be revitalized. Also discussed Were yard waste, metal waste and oil waste drainage programs. The Council asked the City Manager to report back with a cost proposal on a general spring cleanup program. The timetable for accomplishing this is as soon as possible. Over the next two to three years, the City should be l'ooking at cleanup programs relating to yard waste, metal waste and oil waste. CROSSWALK SAFETY Concern was expressed over the safety on the crosswalks, in the City. The crosswalk near Ben Franklin was specificaily discussed. It was suggested that a meeting be held with Mr. Vern Genzlinger, Hennepin County Engineer, and other Hennepin County o.fficials to discuss the,general safety and location of crosSwal'ks in the City. The-idea of the meeting would be to identify problems and come up with strategies to solve those problems in the area of crosswalks. The timetable for holding this meeting.is that it will be held in late May, 1988. DIRECTION FOR PARK, COMMISSION ON LOST LAKE PARK, OPEN SPACE AND DEVELOPMENT The Council felt there was some need to set some direction for the Park Advisory Commission in relationship to Lost Lake, Park open spade and development. Specifically, the Council asked the Park Commission to begin to identify the number of open spaces that we have in the City that are called parks, and to recommend to the City..Council whether or not these spaces ought to be left as they are or developed into useable park areas. In addition to looking at these open spaces, the Council would ask the Park Commission for further assistance coming up with alternatives on the development of Lost Lake. The Park Advisory Commission would be involved in any plans for Lost Lake, i.e. working with an intern and/or City Planner regarding Lost Lake planning. The timetable for accomplishing this direction is that the Council would like to meet jointly with the Park Commission on a Saturday afternoon in July 1988, to go on a tour of these park areas and perhaps following the tour, schedule a pot luck dinner So ? at the Mound Depot. The Council suggested that two council meetings after this tour, that specific direction be set for the ?ark Commission on the above stated areas. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT At the January 22 and 23, 1988 seminar with Department Heads, the Council discussed promoting economic development 'within the City. Since that time, the City of Mound has hired Business Development Services, (BDS) to work on an economic development program for the City. Thus, this goal was not discussed any further and it was the consensus to wait to see what BDS develops with their work program. CITY HALL ELEVATOR It was suggested that the installation of an elevator in City Hall be investigated. This is due fo the fact that City Hall is not handicap accessible, accept for a buzzer that is located in the entry to City Hall that will alert employees if someone is in need of help in climbing %he stairs. It was suggested that the City Manager contact an elevator company to get a preliminary estimate on .the cost of installing an elevator in City Hall. The timetable on this is to have the City Manager contact an elevator company as soon as possible. CITY HALL/POLICE/FIRE FACILITIES CITIZEN'S TASK FORCE Due to some of the previous discussions, the Council asked that a citizen's task force be developed to review future expansion of City Hall, Police facilities and fire.facilities. It was the consensus that the Council come up with a list of persons in the community (perhaps a maximum of seven) that could serve on a task force to assess the needs for the future development of these facilities and to come up with strategies to solve these needs. Barbara Arney indicated, that she was working with a task force in the city of New Hope looking at expansion of the fire facilities. It is very important that the Council set up criteria for the task force, i.e. what they are to accomplish and give them some general guidelines prior to any members being selected. The timetable for setting up criteria for this task force is April 12., 1988 Council agenda. At the regular meeting, the Council will discuss the criteria so that they can approach prospective members for the task force. It was also noted that any planning for expansion of City facilities must include the cost analysis.' It is important that any proposal to expand City facilities be reviewed as part of an annual budget process, which could be as .early as 1989, but more likely into future years. Barbara Arney indicated that New Hope used a six month period to assess need and a six month period to resolve the need by developing specific strategies. The City of Mound may want to follow this type of approach. ANNEXATION After some discussion, this item was tabled. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS This matter was put on hold. It was discussed in the January session relating to housing maintenance and living conditions. Since the Planning Commission is in the early stages of looking mt a housing maintenance ordinance, it was felt that neighborhood meetings could be analyzed at a later date. The City Manager indicated that he would be meeting with the Department Heads the week of March 28th, to review the items discussed at the goal setting session. He would come back to the City Council with a summary of the goal setting session and any staff reaction. It was the consensus of the Council to meet again in six months to assess their progress in accomplishing the stated goals. STAFF MEETING HELD MARCH 30, 1988 Subsequent to the March 26th goal setting session, I met with Department Heads' regarding the-issues dis'cussed on March 26th. I reviewed briefly the items and the stated timetables with the 'staff. Their initial reaction was that this was a great deal of work. However, I believe the staff .will work very hard to assist the Council in accomplishing the stated goals. Joint Meeting: City Councll& Plannlng Com~sslon Monday, December 12, 1988 ?:00 p.m... · City Hall General Discussion: 1. City Council's long range plan for the Planning Commission. 2. Continue to bring individual ideas and visions, then work as a team to bring about change. Define role of the Commissions and establish an 'annual goal setting for each (see City Code Section 245:00 attached). Desire to have City Council seek advice from the Planning Commission on major issues being brought into the discussion at the beginning. Desipe to have the Planning Commission be more than a "variance vending machine." City Council Representative to the Planning Commission to be able to relay the general feeling of the Council on major issues. Ordinance Related Discussion: 1'. Approach to the shoreline management ordinance. 2. Comprehensive Plan and related issues, such as: ae Closer look at commons. Unimproved right-of-ways. Fire lanes. Define downtown commercial core. Need to document multiple visions for downtown Public owned land. Why are we holding on to it? it ever become a park? Are these lands buildable? Will 3. Maintenance standards of the Community: Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Ordinance (bring your draft) Nuisance Ordinance Exterior Storage Ordinance Should the above ordinances be combined for enforcing community standards. Why not enforce the ordihances we have? New city utilities. Is there a possibility of install- ing power lines below ground? (Street Light Policy). Sect~n 245:00 Section 245 - Planning Co~s/on Sect/on 245:00. Establishment of Commission. A City Planning Commission for the City of Mound is hereby established. The Plann/ng Commission shall have the powers se: forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462, and as authorized in this Sect/on 245. Section 245:05. Composition. The Planning Commission shall consist of twelve members. Eight members sh~ll be appointed by the ~it7 Council and may be removed by a four- fifths vote of :he Council; the Council shall select one member of the Co~m~ssion " from among its own members, the said Council member to be appointed for one year, commencing in January of each year; the City Manager, the Ci:y At:orney, and the Building Inspector shall be members of the Commission ex-officio and without vote. Of the terms of the members first appointed,'three shall expire January, 1961; three 'shall expire Januaz'y, 1963: and two shall expire January, 1962. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years. Both the original and successive appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are. appointed and qualified. The term of ex-offtc/o members shall correspond with their respective office tenures. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Every appointed membe~ before entering upou'the discharg~ of his or her duties shall take an oath that he or she will faithfully discharge the duties of his or.her office. All members shall serve without compensation. Section 245:.10. Organizatfon~ Meet~nss~ Etc. The Comiss/on shall elect a Chairman and a -Secretary from among its appointed members for a term of one year; and the Commission may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. It shall adopt rules for the transact/on of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, and findings, which record shall be a public record. Section 245:15. ~doption of Prosram of Work. Annually the Commission shall prepare a program of work, outlining activities proposed to be undertaken in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties. The program shall include: 1. An oUtline of data and information to be assembled as a basis for the C~mprehensive Municipal Plan and for amendments thereto. e An outline of subjects to be covered by amenclment to the Comprehensive Municipal Plan. e An outline of types of procedure necessary to make the adopted Comprehensive Municipal Plan effective. The Planning Commission may revise its program 'of work from time to time. Section 245:20. Preparation of Comprehensive Municipal Plan. It shall be the function and duty' of the Planning Commission to update and revise the Comprehensive Mnund City Co6e Sectlo~ Hu~icipa! Plan for the physical development of the Ctr.¥, tnclu~tng propose~ public bu~d~gs, street arrang~enCs ~d ~p=ov~cs, public u~icy semites, pa=~, playgrounds, =d othe= s~a= d~elopm~ts, the ~e of properS, the d~slCy of pop~cton, ~ och~ ~tters r~at~g to the phTstc~ developm~t of the Ct~. Such-pl~ ~ be prepare8 ~ sections, ~ch of which s~ll ~elate ~o a ~]o= subject of the Pi~, ~ ou~l~ed ~ the Co~sston*s prog=~ of ~rk ~8 ~esoca Statute, C~pter & ~. Section 245:25. Commission Approval of Plan. The approval of the Comprehensive Municipal ?lan or of an7 section or amenament thereof sha. ll be ~7 resolution of* the Co-,~ ss ton. The Co=isston may from time :o time amend or a~d to sa!~ Phn or any section thereof in the manner provided for the adoption of the original ?lan whenever changed conditions or further studies by the Co~ston indicate that such amendment or addition is necessar7. An attested copy of the Plan or of any section, amendment, or addition to the Comprehensive Municipal Plan adopted by the Planning Co~sslon shall be cer:lfied to the Council for f~n~_l adoptio, n by said Council. Section 245:30. Means of Executin~ ?lan. Upon the adoption of the Compreh-n_~ive Municipal Plan and any amendment thereto, !t shall be-the duty of the Con,ss!on to recommend to the City Councfl reasonable and practicable means for into effect such..Plan or sections thereof ~n order chat the same vtll serve as a pattern and guide for the orderly physical development of the C!cy and as a basia for the efficient expe~dtture of the fu~s thereof re!acing Co the subjects of such Such means shalI consist of official controls, a'plan for traffic regulation, a plan for park/rig facilities, a plan for future streets, coordination of the normal public improve~ents of the City, a long tern program of capital expenditures, an4 such other matters as will accomplish the purposes of this Section. Section 245:35. Zonin~ Plan. The Planning Co~sion upon its own motion may, or upon instructions by the City Council sb~l!, prepare proposed official controls for the City. Before: recommending such plan to the City Council, the Planning Cocmission shall bold at least one public hearing thereon after a notice of the time and place of which shall be siven by publication in the official newspaper in the manner prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462. Sectio~ 245:40. Procedure for Chan~es. No change shall be made in the zoning ordinance until, the proposed change has been referred to the Planning Commission for report thereon and a copy of such report has been filed rich the Council; failure of the Planning Co~ssion to so report within forty (40) days or such longer period as may be designated by the Council after such references shall be de~med to be approval of the proposed change. Section 245:45. .Capital Imp.rovenent Pro,ram. Each officer, department, board or cor.n/ssion of or in the City whose functions include recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing public works shall, at leas: three months before the end of Mound City Code Section 245:50 year, sub:ut: :o the Plann/ng Commission a lis: of :he proposed public works recommended by such officer, department, board or commission for plann/ng, initiation, or cons:rut:ion during :he ensuing year. The ?lann/ng Co~ssion shall request from the local school district a s~lar lis: of irs proposed public works. The P%anning Commission shall lis: and classify all such proposed public works for :he ensu/ng year and shall recommend :hem =o :he City Council. Sec:ion 245:50. .Cape:it7 of Planning Co~w,~ssion as Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The Planning Commission shall also serve as :he City's Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Section 245:55. Duties of ?lannin~ Commission as Board of Adjustments The Commission shall hear and decide appeals from any decision of :he Building Official in the enforcement of the zoning and building ordinances and all ma:rets referred :o :he Commission under the zoning ordinance. .'he Commission shall no: have any au:hority to make any change or amendment :o :he zoning ordinance and shall ac: in a purely cdr/sot7 m-nner :o :he City Council, tm ak/ns irs recommendations in all · -cases referred to it, and transmit:ins :hem to :he Council for final act/on. In general, :he Commission shall hear and make.recommenda:ionsOn :he following mar:ers: 1. ?ermi:s for temporar7 non-conformiug buildings; such permits' to be used for not more :hen one year. 2. Permits for reasonable variations of lot width, lot area, and se: back regulations .when the s:ric.: enforcemen: :hereof will work unnecessa:7 hardship. Se Special perm/ts to alter or .enlarge non-conforming uses as set forth in :he zoning ordinance. 4. Requests for variance from the literal provisions of the City's zoning regulations in ins:an:es where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under considera:io~t; and to recommend approval of such variances only when it is demons[rated :ha: such action woul~ be.in keeping with :he spirit .a~d in:eat of the zoning regulations. Sec:ion 245:60. Zonin~ Appeals - Vote Required. A majority vote of four-fifths of the Commission shall be necessary to reverse any decision of an administrative officer of :he City or to decide in favor of the applicant. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE STREET LIGHT POLICY FOE THE CiTY OF MOUND WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that a uniform policy for the placement of street lights in the City be established; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mound does hereby adopt the following policy: A street light may be installed at every intersection open for traffic within the City. On any streets with a curb-torcurb width in excess of 52 f~et, and Where there is normally a significant amount of pedestrian traffic, two street lights may be installed at each intersection. Mid-block street Iig'hts may be Installed in any block in which the centerline to centerline, distance between cross streets is greater than 600 feet, upon receipt of a petition signed .by a majority of the residents on the block, including the signatures of the residents adjacent to the specific location where such mid-block light is requested. In such 10stances, additional street lights may be installed so that the distance .between street lights does not ~xceed'600 feet. .. Additional street lights will be considered for Individual approval upon receipt of a petition from the property owners in the affected are~s,.or upon recommendation from the Chief of~Pollce or from the City Manager when such petition or recommendation demonstrates a specific warrant affecting traffic safety. 4. The type of street lights instalied under the provision of the above three paragraphs shall be as follows: If the electrical distribution system within the area ls overhead., the street light shall consist of a steel mast arm and luminaire mounted on a conventional wood pole with overhead electrical service. If the electrical distribution system within the area is underground, the street lights shall consist of a steel mast arm and luminaire on a conventional wood pole with underground electrical service. Developers and/or residents in residential areas may petition the City for the placement of decorative lighting in residential neighborhOOds. If such installation is approved by the City Council, the property owners petitioning such decorative lighting shall pay Northern States Power directly for installation, maintenance and monthly charges for the light or lights; o? the project may be done by special. assessment as authorized by M.S.A. 429. $1oy May 3, 1~83 Residents or homeowners who wish to install lights outside of these pollcies may do so by petition, but the lights shall be the responsibility of the homeowner to pay the entire cost of the light including installation, operation and maintenance where required. e. The size of lumi'naires to be installed Shall be as follows: Mercury High Pressure Vapor OR ' Sodl'um - On collector and a'rterial streets - On local streets, at marked crosswalks - On local streets, where no marked crosswalks exist 400 watt 250 watt 250 watt 150 watt 175 watt 100 watt All street lighting requests and installations should be coordinated through the City Manager. The foregoing resolution was moved 5y Couhcilmember Paterson and seconded by Mayor Polston. The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative. Charon, Paulsen, Peterson and Polston The following Councllmembers voted in the negative. None Councilmember Swenson was absent and excused. Attest: City Clerk CITY of MOUND IdOUN,2 MINNESOTA 55364 December 7, 1988 TO: FROM: RE: PUBLIC FACILITIES TASK FOR. CE ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER ENCLOSED MATERIAL AND NEXT MEETING Enclosed are the minutes of the Public ~aci!ities Task ~orce meeting of November 17, 1988, along with the agenda for the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, December 15, 1988, at 7:00.~PM, in.the.city Council Chambers. If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact me. ES:is AGENDA CITIZEN'S TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC FACILITIES DECEMBER 15, 1988 - 7:00 PM Approve the Minutes of the-November 17, meeting. Introduction of Steve Jantzen, Architect, McCombs Frank Roos Other Business Next meeting - January 19, 1989 Adjournment 1988 from MINUTES OF PUBLIC FACILITIES TASK FORCE NOVEMBER 17, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Chairperson Pat Meisel. Members present: Drahos, Tomalka, Thai, Tasa. Absent: Morgan. Also present: Building Official Jan Bertrand, Police Chief. Len Harrell, Fire Chief Don Bryce and City Manager Ed Shukle. Upon motion by Drahos, seconded by Tasa, and carried unanimously, the minutes of the October 20, 1988..meeting were approved. The membership was briefly discussed. Pat Meisel reported that Bob Morgan will continue to serve on the Task Force. She indicated that he told'her that the November 17, 1988 meeting Would be the last one that he would miss. City Manager Ed Shukle and Police Chief Le~ Harrell Outlined'the square footage requirements that they saw necessary for the next five to ten years in the City Hall which includes the Police Depalrtment.' They distributed a handout listing the existing square footage and'what the' needed sguare footage would be. The committee then walked around City Hall and' viewed the areas in question. Jerry Tasa provided some information concerning hydraulic lifts/elevators. He indicated that an elevator would cost approximately $60,000. A hydraulic lift would run between $15,000 and $20,000. Directions/Goals/Prior'ities was discussed. It was the consensus to have the .City Manager contact the City of Mound's engineering consultant to discuss plans~for expanding the building and to have the'architect from the firm be present at the next regular meeting, of the Task Force. The next meeting of the Task Force was scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 1988, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. It was moved by Drahos, seconded by Tasa, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:40 PM. E e_~Tp.~ c t f ul 1 y subm~itted, _d g~ukl e City Manager 3log aeeociat!.on of metroDohtan munic~'palitiee ~':? ~:~:~ ~ POLICIES AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS 1989-1990 Adopted by the AMM Membership on November 3, 1988 183 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-4008 INDEX PART ONE MUNICIPAL REVENUES AND TAXATION PAGE NUMBER MUNICIPAL REVENUES A. LEVY LIMITS 1. Repeal 2. Index B. LEVY LIMIT MODIFICATIONS Realistic Levy Base Reverse Referendum Mandated State and Federal Programs Special Levies and Base Adjustments C. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID 1. Funding 2. Administrative Costs D. PROPERTY TAX 1. Tax Exempt Property 2. Railroad Property Taxation 3. Property Tax Reform 4. Homestead Credit E. GENERAL FISCAL IMPACT POLICIES Fiscal Note Continuation Telephone Tax for 911 Funding Shifts Oppose Sales Tax for City Purchases State Revenue Stability 1 - 14 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 -i- 3 II. 6. Interstate Sales Tax FISCAL DISPARITIES TRUTH IN TAXATION PART TWO GENERAL LEGISLATION GENERAL LEGISLATION A. LABOR RELATIONS ISSUES (PELRA.) 1. Disciplinary Action 2. Impasse Resolution/Binding Arbitration 3. Picket Lines 4. Unfair Labor Practice Charges 5. Part Time Employees 6. Bureau of Mediation Services B. TORT LIABILITY C. DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN MEETING D. POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROVISIONS 1. Investment Earnings (13th. Paycheck) 2. Employee Contribution Amount E. EMPLOYEE DISABILITY - LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE FUNDS F. OPPOSE REDUCTION OF AUTHORITY OR LOCAL CONTROL G. COMPARABLE WORTH H. WINE IN GROCERY STORE I. CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE BONDS J. POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) -ii- 10 10 15 - 24 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 2_1 21 1. Recruitment 2. College Requirement K. STATE AGENCY RULE MAKING L. DATA PRACTICES - LIQUOR LICENSE M. SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM 1. Program Continuation 2. Grant Funding N. CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 III. HOUSING Ae PART THREE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOUSING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Examine Local Requirements Practices Which Increase Housing Costs Mandatory Standards 25 - 34 25 25 26 26 Financing State And Regional Housing Policies 26 Federal And State Housing Funding Authority And Responsibility For Local Housing Programs Rental Housing In The Metropolitan Area Specific Legislative Suggestions ECON'OMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Ci~ies Development Responsibilities 2. Equal Treatment of Cities 26 27 27 29 31 31 -iii- 3112. 3. Economic Development Authorities 4. Tax Increment Financing 5. Municipal Service Districts 6. Local Option for Development Organization Structure C. LAND USE PLANNING 31 3~ 32 32 33 IV. PART FOUR METROPOLITAN AGENCIES METROPOLITAN AGENCIES PHILOSOPHY WITH RESPECT TO METROPOLITAN' GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES PURPOSE'OFiMETROPOLtTAN AGENCIES CRITERIA FOR EXTENSION OF METROPOLITAN ORGANIZATION POWERS C. STRUCTURES, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS 1. Policy Planning - Implementation Metropolitan Governance Accountability and Structure 3..Funding for Regionally Provided Services 4. Regional Tax Rates and User Fees COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - LOCAL AND REGIONAL INTERACTION COMBINED SEWERS - SEPARATION METROPOLITAN COUNCI~L BUDGET PROCESS 35 - 47 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 1. Budget Detail and Specificity 2. Reliance on Property Taxes 3. Program Evaluation 10. 11. 39 39 40 40 ~o 40 METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FUNDING 1. Operation and Maintenance (0 & M) Funding 2. Funding for Impacts of Regional Parks on Host Communities 3. Priority Setting Process for Capital 41 Improvement Grants WATER MANAGEMENT IN METROPOLITAN AREA 41 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT 42 1. Effective Planning 43 2. Funding for Recycling and~Abatement Efforts 43 3. County Responsibilities 43 4. Coordination of Solid Waste Management 43 Responsibilities 5. Compensation and Incentives for Host 44 Communities Organized Collection 44 Funding for Environmental, Personal and 44 Property Damages Metropolitan Council Responsibility 45 Household Hazardous Waste 45 Clean-up of Hazardous Substance Locations 46 Hazardous Waste Management 46 -V- J, METROPOLITAN FUND ~7 N. O. P. Q. R. PART FIVE TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION 48 - 56 A, STREET AND HIGHWAY FUNDING 48 B, MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX TRANSFER 48 C, HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT INTEGRATION 49 D, METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM FUNDING 49 E. TRANSIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT 50 F, HIGHWAY JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT'AND FUNDING 50 G, STATE AND COUNTY HIGHWAY TURNBACKS 50 H, "3C' .TRANSpORTATION ~LANNING PROCESS.- ROLE 51 OF ELECTED OFFICIALS MNDOT/CITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS 52 MTC MEMBERSHIP 52 LARGE TRUCKS 53 MTC REDUCED SERVICE AREA MILL RATE 53 SEAT BELTS 54 METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND 54 ROAD ACCESS CHARGE 54 PEAK HOUR INTERSTATE TRUCK BAN 55 WHEEEAGE TAX 55 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT 56 -vi- MUNICIPAL REVENUES PAGE 1 THROUGH 14 31//~ LEGISLATIVE POLICIES 1989-1990 MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND TAXATION I-A LEVY LIMITS -A-1 LEVY LIMIT REPEAL The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities has consistently opposed the levy limit laws in that they apply uniform statewide restrictions to cities and are too inflexible to accommodate inflation, uncertanties in state and federal financial aids, and the diverse problems and circumstances faced by cities throughout the state. Such laws are inconsistent with principles of local self-government and accountability. Neither do they recognize changing local conditions as to either expenditure needs or revenue sources. Levy limits may ultimately work against Lhe interests of local taxpayers because the law creates an incentive for cities to take maximum advantage of the opportunity to make general or special levies. For example, the arbitrary decision in 1981 to create a new levy limit base effectively penalized those ~ities that were successful in holding down their property tax levies in 1981. This was done again in 1'987 and 1988 History has now provided cities with numerous lessons teaching that cities which choose to levy less than the maximum allowed in a given year risk being later tied to unrealistic or artificially low new limits for future budget years. Therefore, THE AMM REMAINS STRONGLY OPPOSED IN PRINCIPLE TO SUCH LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE REPEAL LEVY LIMIT LAWS FOR CITIES. A-2 LEVY LIMIT INDEX The 1985 Legislature reversed the annual levy limit base increase index from the grea~er of the Implicit Price Deflator or 5% to the lessor of these. In 1987 this was changed to 3%, 1988 to 4%, and 1989 to 3%. For many years cities argued that the levy base increase should not be a flat percentage but be indexed to reflect cost of doing business. This is especially true since labor costs are 6'0 to 65 percent of the total municipal cost, yet because of the state PELRA laws control of wages and wage increases often is determined by outside arbitration. Also, during those years, of flat percent increase, many adjustments and gimmicks were needed to keep up but with the adoption of the Implicit Price Deflator as an index, this would not be necessary. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE THE ANNUAL LEVY BASE INCREASE TO THE IMPLICIT PRICE DEFLATOR, SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY INDEX OF ACTUAL NEED. 5II7 -1- I-B LEVY LIMIT MODIFICATIONS Although the AMM is strongly opposed to Levy Limitations as currently legislated, the organiza'tion is~aware that there is significant legislative initiative to maintain the responsibility for local property tax levels. However, local government must continue and be allowed to provide for services %hat people ~emand and that state and federal law require. Therefore, if repeal is not adopted, the Association supports amendments to the present levy limit law to provide further relief from current inequities. B-1 REALISTIC LEVY BASE The 1983 legislature restored the pre 1982 levy base formula of local government aids plus levy limit on which annual growth is calculated without regard to actual levy. This method provides that cities may levy less than the limit without losing the ability to regain the underlevy in future years. The legislature also provided growth based on an index rather than a flat percentage and growth increase for the greater of population or households and some base growth for commercial and industrial activity. All of these growLh factors are necessary as a minimum to allow cities the ability to at least stay even with service provisions for the varying population needs. The 1987 and 1988 legislature eli'minated the underlevy reserve and the use of C/I for growth. THE AMM STRONGLY URGES A RETURN TO BASE ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDING POPULATION OR HOUSEHOLD GROWTH AND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GROWTH. ALSQ, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO LEVY LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM WITHOUT LOSING THE DIFFERENCE FOR THE FUTURE. WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY GUARANTEE THAT CITIES MUST LEVY THE MAXIMUM. B-2 REVERSE REFERENDUM The 1981 legislature eliminated the Reverse Referendum procedure which allowed a local governing body to increase its levy base by up to 10% if it was at 98% or more of the levy limit the previous year. The law restricted use to a one time 10% increase or up to 10% in multiple steps and public hearing procedures. The increase was subject to a referendum if a petition was presented containing signatures equal to 5% of the number of persons voting at the previous general election. If no petition was received, the increase becomes effective; This provision provided a measure of flexibility for cities and counties that needed base increases for various reasons. The 1988 Legislature eliminated all city referendum ability for property tax increase. THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE RE-ENACT THE REVERSE REFERENDUM PROVISION TO ADD FLEXIBILITY FOR LOCAL UNITS. B-3 MANDATED STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS. The cost of local government is being influenced more and more by both state .and federally legislated mandated programs and increased mandated benefits or costs for in-place programs. Due to current levy limitation restrictions, the ability of local government to pay these increased costs etc. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE THAT MANDATED INCREASED EXPENDITURES IN ONE PROGRAM WITHOUT A CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN FUNDING ABILITY MANDATES A DECREASED EXPENDITURE IN THE OTHER SERVICE AREAS SUCH AS PUBLIC SAFETY ETC., AND THEREFORE, WHEN SUCH INCREASES ARE MANDATED THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PROVIDE A PERMANENT LEVY LIMIT BASE INCREASE TO OFFSET THE NEW COSTS. B-4 SPECIAL LEVIES AND BASE ADJUSTMENTS The legislature has in the past recognize'd that occasionally special conditions exist that require special funding or modification of a cities current fundin~ in order to continue the ability to fund ongoing required services. The special levies, except for bonded debt and pension costs, as delineated in Minnesota Statutes 1987, Section 275.50 were eliminated in 1988 as were levies ~for Economic Development 'Authorities, Infrastructure replacement'and other special activities. It is imperative that the legislature reconsider elimination of these levies. Generally' for cities as a whole the amount levied is insignificant compared to total property taxes. However, on an individual local level they can be very significant and without this ability could lead to a drastic reduction in the ability to protect the Public Health, Safety and Welfare of the people of the state. In addition to these special levies eliminated by the 1988 tax bill the legislature should consider levies for natural disasters, lawful orders, and shifts of service costs from one jurisdiction to another as well as levy base adjustments for permanent mandated or Shifted activities including Comparable Worth (pay equity) adjustments. TO ALLOW CITIES THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY CONTINUE PROVIDING SERVICE THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF MINNESOTAS CITIZENS, THE AMM EMPLORES THE LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE THE SPECIAL LEVIES ELIMINATED IN THE 1988 TAX BILL, CREATE NEW SPECIAL LEVIES FOR NECESSARY AND LIMITED MANDATED ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE LEVY BASE ADJUSTMENT FOR PERMANENT MANDATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PAY EQUITY PAYROLL INCREASES. I-C LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID C-1 LGA FUNDING -3- Local Government Aid distribution from the State to cities has been a much debated issue the past several years in the legislature and among various city groups. In the past 20 years the distribution has ranged from a pure per capita formula to a -need formula based on valuation and service expenditure level. Possibly because of the distribution debate or because aids to local government are easy targets, the legislature significantly reduced its commitment to the aid programs and property tax relief in the early 1980's to solve a major portion of the severe economic recession in the state. Thus for a period of time, property taxes increased significantly to replace diminished state revenue to local units of government without corresponding local service increases. As the recession ended, economic recovery occurred and state revenues increased, the state renewed its commitment to maintaining a reasonable level of property taxes and local services by once again funding local government aid programs. Although, the debate will undoubtedly continue as to the appropriate formuIas for distribution of aids because of the vast difference in cities within the state, the legislature should not abroEate its authority nor lose sight of the overall need to maintain stable and reasonable property tax levels*. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CONTINUE ITS'COMMITMENT TO ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF REASONABLE PROPERTY TAXES BY INCREASING ITS FUNDING OF"LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID PROGRAMS ON AS FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS AS POSSIBLE'. THE LEGISLATURE MAY NEED TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL NEW AND CREATIVE METHODS OF SOLVING UNIQUE LOCAL FUNDING PROBLEMS SEPARATELY FROM THE GENERALIZED FORMULAS. C-2 LGA ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS The 1985 legislature provided that a portion of the LGA fund be paid to the State Auditor and State Demographer for activities associated with local government. Although the amount of dollars involved is small,.'this sets a precedent that could lead to large allocations of aid funds in the future to fund normal state government operations and could affect all units of local government not just cities. THE AMM OPPOSES FUNDING STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FROM A PORTION OF AID ALLOCATIONS AND REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE THE LGA FUND MONIES TAKEN FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE STATE AUDITOR AND STATE DEMOGRAPHER DEPARTMENTS. I-D PROPERTY TAX D-1 TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY One of the glaring inequities in the Minnesota tax system involves the free local services that are provided to tax,~xempt property owned by the state and by certain non-governmental' organizations. It is widely acknowledged that such property benefits directly from governmental services such as police and fire protection and street services provided by cities and counties. However, since there is not legal basis for claiming reimbursement for the cost of such services, they are borne by the local taxpayers. Furthermore, such property is concentrated in certain cities and counties resulting in a heavy cost burden in certain parts of the state. THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY ENACTING LEGISLATION, REQUIRING OWNERS OF TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY, EXCEPT FOR CHURCHES, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, AND PROPERTY USED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY ACADEMIES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND SEMINARIES OF LEARNING, TO REIMBURSE CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR THE COST OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES. RAILROAD PROPERTY TAXATION The existing system for taxation of railroad operating property is not consistent with the taxation of other commercial and industrial properties. The presen~ formula values ~railroad operating property at about 20% of the value which would be determined by a local assessor using generally accepted assessing principles. The AMM recommends that a new system of proper~ taxation be established which en'able railroads operating Minnesota to be taxed consistent with the taxation of other commercial and industrial properties. This system should contain the following features: RAILROAD OPERATIONS LAND AND STRUCTURES SHOULD BE'LOCALLY VALUED AND ASSESSED IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY. 'OPERATING LAND' IS DEFINED TO MEAN ANY LAND WHICH UNDERLIES THE OPERATING STRUCTURES DEFINED BELOW AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY ADJACENT THERETO AND WHICH IS NECESSARY TO THE INTEGRAL PERFORMANCES OF RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION sERVICES. "oPERATING STRUCTURES" IS DEFINED TO MEAN ALL STRUCTURES OWNED OR USED BY A RAILROAD COMPANY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES,INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, FRANCHISES, BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TRACKS, SHOPS, DOCKS, WHARVES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES. ALL OPERATING STRUCTURES EXCEPT RAILROAD BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TRACKS, DOCKS AND WHARVES, SHOULD BE TAXABLE. THE PRESENT SYSTEM FOR VALUING AND TAXING NON-OPERATING PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED. NO TAXING JURISDICTION SHOULD LOSE REVENUE FROM THE EXISTING UNIT VALUE SYSTEM TO THE BECAUSE OF THE CHANG NEW LOCAL ASSESSMENT -5- 5~STSH. D-3 PROPERTY TAX REFORM Many significant changes in the propert.y tax system may be considered in the 1989 Session. The AMM believes it is critical that any proposal be evaluated on the basis of its impact on individual communities. A proposal that may appear balanced on a statewide basis can have very disparate effects on individual cities. The difference in property tax burdens among taxpayers living in neighboring tax jurisdictions which provide similar services must also be kept within reasonable limits. Any significant tax burden disparities would adversely affect cities' abilities to compete on a fair basis for residents and economic development. Tax increment distric.ts are dependent on tax rates and assessment ratios of the current property tax system. The financial viability of those projects should not be jeopardized by state-imposed changes in the tax structure. Likewise, enterprise zone businesses have been recruited based on a commitment that they would receive a preferential classification ratio in the calculation of their property tax obligations. These development districts should be Plro~ected from any negative consequences of tax reform. The tax increment financing plan in effect at the time legislation is passed should be the basis for determining remedies. In enacting any major reforms of the Minnesota property tax system, including the complementary system of aids to local government, the AMM recommends that the Legislature pursue policies which meet the following conditions: THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY ANALYZED, NOT ONLY FOR ITS IMPACT STATEWIDE, BUT ALSO FOR ITS EFFECT ON INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITIES. MAJOR SHIFTS THAT INCREASE DISPARITIES IN TAX BURDENS AMONG TAXING JURISDICTIONS OR REGIONS WITHIN THE STATE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. ALL-SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SHOULD BE PHASED IN SO THAT ADEQUATELY PLAN FOR ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS. CITIES CAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID, OR AN EQUIVALENT PROGRAM OF SHARING STATE REVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EQUALIZING LOCAL PROPERTY TAX BURDENS, SHOULD REMAIN AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM. CATEGORICAL AID PROGRAMS SHOULD NOT BECOME A SUBSTITUTE FOR LGA AND RELATED PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS, PROPERTY TAX REFORM sHOULD NOT JEOPARDIZE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS WHOSE ESTABLISHMENT AND FINANCING WERE BASED ON CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT TAX STRUCTURE. ANY TAX REFORM NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE EXISTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICTS AND THEIR CASH FLOW AND OBLIGATIONS. IMPACT ON ENTERPRISE ZONES MUST ALSO -BE ADDRESSED. PROVIDING TAX RELIEF FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AND HIGH-VALUED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY SHOULD REMAIN A HIGH PRIORITY. PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS SHOULD DISCLOSE EACH LOCAL TAXING DISTRICT'S LEVY FOR BOTH THE PREVIOUS AND CURRENT YEARS. IN ADDITION, TAX STATEMENTS SHOULD ACCURATELY REFLECT HOW MUCH THE PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM STATE PAID RELIEF. THE CHANGES IN TAX STATEMENTS MADE BY THE 1988 LEGISLATURE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO MISLEAD TAXPAYERS ABOUT THE VALUE OF HOMESTEAD CREDIT/TRANSITION AID PAYMENTS MADE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM SHOULD IMPROVE EQUALIZATION FOR CITIES, ~OUNTIES AND SCHOOLS AND FOR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF OTHER AMM PROPERTY TAX OBJECTIVES. AT THE SAME TIME, REFORMS SHOULD NOT MAKE MAJOR REDUCTIONS IN THE PROPERTY TAX BASES OF CITIES. AN INCOME-ADJUSTED CONTINUE. CIRCUIT BREAKER AND RENTERS' CREDIT SHOULL SIMPLIFICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE DESIRABLE GOALS THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITHIN THE ABOVE TENETS. D-4 HOMESTEAD CREDIT The current property tax system of aids and credits has been criticized as over stimulating local government spending. A paper prepared by Bell and Bowman for the Minnesota Tax Study Commission argued that state financial assistance to local governments, particularly through the homestead credit program, causes local spending and taxes to be higher since local taxpayers are insula'ted from the full cost of local spending increases. This paper, however, does not provide firm evidence of such a casual relationship. Nevertheless, this paper is used by some to argue that all 'local governments--schools, counties and cities--are not accountable for their spending decisions. For cities, the accountability argument is clearly illogical in the face of recent trends. City property tax levels have been forced up, largely due to declining federal and state assistance, not because of rising city spending. Over the 1978-86 period, after adjusting for inflation, cities' net property taxes after homestead credit and other local sources of revenue rose 22 percent, while cities' expenditures actually declined one percent. Over the same period, federal assistance to cities declined 48 percent and -7- state assistance declined three percent. As a result, cities have been forced to increase their reliance on loca~ly-derived~ revenue to a point where they now depend upon their own sources for nearly two-thirds of their revenue. The 1988 Legislature made fundamental changes in the homestead credit program, eliminating the credit for homeowners and converting it into a grant program, transition aid, for local governments, beginning in payaole 1990. Even though the homestead credit is eliminated, a "synthetic" credit will continue to be shown on property tax staten~ents. This "synthetic" homestead credit will reflect the amount of tax relief that each homestead will receive in payable 1990 through the lower net tax capacity percentage (1.00 percent versus 2.17 percent). If the value of the homestead increases or if the local tax capacity rate increases, this homestead credit amount will automatically increase even though the transition aid paid to the local unit may remain the same or actually decline. The AMM is concerned that cuts in transition aid could be easily made under this new design since the state will no longer be held politically accountable to the taxpayer for cuts in the homestead credit. Therefore; THE AMM STRONGLY SUPPORTS A RETURN TO A REAL HOMESTEAD CREDIT PROGRAM THAT TIES ACTUAL DOLLARS OF CREDIT TO THE TAXPAYER INDICATED' CREDIT. A PROGRAM THAT'ACCOMPLISHES THE SAME RESULT IS ACCEPTABLE. I-E GENERAL FISCAL IMPACT POLICIES. E-1 FISCAL NOTE CONTINUATION Many laws are passed each year by the legislature which have a substantial effect on the financial viability of cities. Some of these, such as r. evenue and tax measures, have an obvious and direct effect which is often calculated and reported during the hearing process. Many others, such as worker's compensation benefit increases, mandated activities, binding arbitration and other labor related legislation, social programs, etc., have costs which are not as obvious but which will now be known due to a fiscal note requirement. Cities and others will now be able to determine the real cost of a program or suggestion and be able to use this data in determining the merits. THE STATE. SHOULD CONTINUE A"POLICY OF "DELIBERATE RESTRAINT" ON ITS MANDATED PROGRAMS AND UTILIZE EXTENSIVELY THE RECENTLY ADOPTED FISCAL NOTE STATUTE IDENTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COSTS ON ANY NEW MANDATED PROGRAMS. E-2 TELEPHONE TAX FOR 911 The 1985 legislature enacted a tax on all telephone service to pay the state share of capital and trunk costs for the mandated 911 Emergency Telephone Service. As part of the 911 mandate, counties and local units had to pay equipment costs, line costs, and on g~ing operating expenses from an already overburdened and limited general property tax levy. Unlike the state, local units do not have the authority to recover these ongoing costs. Therefore, THE AMM REQUESTS THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE THE 911 TELEPHONE TAX TO PAY THE LOCAL SHARE FOR EQUIPMENT AND CONTINUING LINE COST. E-3 FUNDING SHIFTS The Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department annually prepares 'Major State Aids and Taxes: A Comparative Analysis'. The statistics for 1985, 1986, and 1987 show an imbalance of state revenues collected and aids and credits distributed between the metropolitan and outstate areas that is growing each year. Over 65% of the State Revenue is collected in the Metropolitan Area while significantly'less than 50% of. the aids and credits are redistributed in the metro area. Based on recent Tax and School funding bills it is expected that this imbalance will grow even faster in the next 2 .years. In 1987 there was $.65 returned ~i~ aids and-c'redits for each dollar collected in the metro area whereas, there was' $1.44 returned per $1.00 collected in greater Minnesota. If this growing trend is continued, state tax and aid policies may jeopardize the future economic growth of the metro area to the detriment of the whole state. STATISTICS COMPILED BY THE HOUSE RESEARCH DEPARTMENT SHOW THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE STATE REVENUE IS RAISED IN THE METRO AREA WHILE ONLY A MINORITY OF THE, STATE AIDS AND CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE METRO AREA. WHILE SOME IMBALANCE IS ACCEPTABLE AND UNDERSTANDABLE, THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO ADJUST THE GROWING IMBALANCE AND CONSIDER HOW THIS DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES EFFECTS THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY OF THE METRO AREA AND THUS THE ENTIRE STATE. E-4 OPPOSE SALES TAX FOR CITY PURCHASES The 1987 legislature faced with a significant budget shortfall and increased spending desires for education considered extending sales tax to all local government purchases as a method to increase state revenue. The final decision eliminated sales tax for general purpose but did retain the 6% motor vehicle excise tax for all city vehicles. Although this admittedly helps the state coffers it does so by creating an additional local government expenditure that can only be paid for through the property tax which is considered the most regressive of the three major tax -9- areas. In essence the state is imposing a properly tax to fund state services that properly should be funde~ by a more progressive income tax. This is bad puDlic policy and therefore: THE AMM OPPOSES THE IMPOSITION OF SALES TAX ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASES. ADDITIONALLY, THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL THE 1987 LAW REQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT VEHICLE PURCHASES. BOTH OF THESE TAXES ARE IN REALITY A STATE IMPOSED PROPERTY TAX TO FUND STATE PROGRAMS THAT SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY MORE PROGRESSIVE TAX SOURCES. E-5 STATE REVENUE STABILITY The AMM urges adoption of fiscal and revenue policies that will stabilize state revenues and thereby lead to more predictable funding levels for local governments. Inevitably, the stability of revenues flowing to local governments is dependent on the stability of revenues fl.owing to the state. A reserve should be built up during years of economic prosperity and used only to protect the state buaget from unexpected economic downturns, not for tax reductions or expenditure increases. Such a budget reserve is necessary given the relatively volatile 'tax bases on which the state currently relies (particularly the income and sales tax) and the potential for error in revenue and economic forecasting. THE AMM SUPPORTS ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT BUDGET RESERVE EQUAL TO A MINIMUM OF FIVE PERCENT OF TOTAL STATE OUTLAYS. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THE RESERVE SHOULD BE BUILT UP TO A MORE ADEQUATE LEVEL IN EXCESS OF FIVE PERCENT OF OUTLAYS. E-6 INTERSTATE SALES TAX Current mail order sales are not taxed. The Federal Government is considering adopting a law to collect the sales tax and then redistribute these dollars back to the states that pass enabling legislation. THE AMM SUPPORTS ENACTMENT OF STATE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION WHICH WILL ALLOW THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO COLLECT THE STATE'S SHARE OF SALES TAX ON INTERSTATE TRANSACTIONS IF CONGRESS ADOPTS PROPOSED LEGISLATION ALLOWING SUCH SALES TAX RECOVERY BY THE STATES. I-F FISCAL DISPARITIES F-1 TAX BASE SHARING PROGRAM The basic premise for the need for a tax base sharing or tax base redistribution system in this Metropolitan Area, is that much commercial and industrial (C/I) development occurs based on location and/or availability of land or particular services. If the seven county Metropolitan Area were one political and economic unit, such as the Houston or Omaha' areas, the growth of C/I development in any part would benefit the whole equally and tax base sharing would be unnecessary. However, in this area with 139 cities plus many townships and school districts that is not the case. Thus, there are many cities that because they are fully developed with no room for expansion, or they are located away from the center of activity without appropriate services, or have space but are inconvenient from major transportation facilities cannot attract C/I development. Whereas, others, more favorably located or serviced cannot keep C/I development away. This creates a situation, in general, where the tax base value per area, per household, or per capita is higher, and the taxing ability of the governmental unit greater, allowing a lower tax rate or collection of more dollars to provide service. This, also, creates a situation where two identical C/I facilities could have a large disparity in their property tax rates. THE AMM SUPPORTS A PROGRAM OR PROGRAMS WHICH CONSTRAIN TAX BASE DISPARITIES IN THE METROPOLITAN REGION WITHIN A REASONABLE RANGE WITHOUT STIFLING LOCAL INITIATIVES OR UNIQUE COMMUNITY NEEDS. F-2 OPPOSE DRASTIC CHANGE To.compensate for these disparities, the 1971 'legislature passed the Fiscal Disparities Act, with a rather complicated formula, whereby 40% of all C/I development and inflation growth from 1971 on is contributed to a Metropolitan Pot and redistributed based on population and fiscal capacity. After 17 years of operation, the magnitude of distribution values both in terms of net value decrease and net value increase is significant for many cities. If fiscal disparities were repealed in total with no replacement or adjustments, proper~y taxes in many cities would increase very significantly just as they would decrease in others. BECAUSE' THE MAGNITUDE OF FISCAL DISPARITY DISTRIBUTION IN TERMS OF NET VALUE INCREASE AND DECREASE TO MANY CITIES IS SIGNIFICANT, THE AMM SUGGESTS THAT NO CHANGES BE MADE THAT WOULD CAUSE DRASTIC SINGLE YEAR SHIFTS IN PROPERTY TAXES. F-3 FORMULA MODIFICATIONS The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities has spent two years of committee work studying the fiscal disparities formula and the affects of various modifications to that formula. There are basically two major policy issues that need to be dealt with in a package to accommodate the majority of cities. The first is a fairness or equity question that deals with issues such as the 1971 Base value exemption, equalization of the contribution, minimum distribution, etc. The second policy issue is the rate of -11- contribution. The AMM feels that 40% is too great especially if the base against which it is applied is expanded. Each variable factor has a major impact on a certain subset of cities and thus, changes must be done carefully. THE AMM MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS MODIFICATION OF THE FISCAL DISPARITIES FORMULA THROUGH INCLUSION OF SEVERAL FACTORS AS A WHOLE. ANY CHANGES OTHER THAN THOSE REFERENCED IN AMM GENERAL FISCAL DISPARITIES POLICIES OR SPECIFIED HEREIN OR ANY DELETION OR SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATION OF A SPECIFIC FACTOR LISTED HEREIN WILL RESULT IN THE AMM OPPOSING ANY FISCAL DISPARITY LEGISLATION UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORMULA FACTORS: -PHASE IN 1971 BASE VALUE AT 5% PER YEAR FOR 20 YEARS FOR CONTRIBUTION PURPOSES. THE BASE VALUE FOR SOUTH ST. PAUL SHOULD BE THE CURRENT VALUE. -EXEMPT ALL VACANT LAND FROM CONTRIBUTION. -CONTRIBUTION VALUES SHOULD BE EQUALIZED TO 90% BY INCREASING THE PREVIOUS YEARS RATIO BY UP TO 3% OR THE CURRENT RATIO WHICHEVER IS GREATER. -THE SALES RATIO FACTOR SHOULD BE 'BASED 'ON A SAMPLE WHICH IS STATISTICALLY SOUND TO REFLECT ACCURATELY THE REALISTIC LEVEL OF ASSESSMENT. THIS MAY INCLUDE USING A COUNTY WIDE AVERAGE IF AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SALES HAS NOT' OCCURRED LOCALLY. USE OF THE MEDIAN RATHER THAN AGGREGATE RATIO SHOULD BE ADOPTED SINCE THIS MEASURE IS GENERALLY MORE REFLECTIVE OF LOCAL ASSESSING PRACTICES AND IS LESS SUBJECT TO WIDE VARIATIONS OF SALES. -REDUCE THE CONTRIBUTION RATE BY 2% PER YEAR FOR 5 YEARS UNTIL 30% HAS BEEN REACHED. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS THEREAFTER WILL BE AT THE RATE OF 30%. -THE FISCAL CAPACITY FACTOR SHOULD BE MODIFIED TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND UTILITY VALUE. INCLUDE -THE PoP'ULATION AND TIMES TWO MULTIPLIER SHOULD BE REMOVED THE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA AS MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION FACTORS. FROM -THE TWO DIFFERENT POPULATION YEARS USED TO CALCULATE CAPITA MARKET VALUE AND DISTRIBUTION SHOULD REMAIN ARE CURRENTLY WITHIN THE FORMULA. THE PER AS THEY -EXISTING VALUE IN PRE 1979 TIF DISTRICTS 'SHOULD REMAIN EXEMPT FROM FISCAL DISPARITY CONTRIBUTION UNTIL EXISTING DEBT HAS BEEN RETIRED. NEW VALUE CREA'TED WITHIN THESE 'DISTRICTS IN cONJUNCTION DISPARITIES WITH NEW DEBT CONTRIBUTION. ISSUED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO FISCAL F-4 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION There has been some suggestions made to utilize the fiscal disparity formula as a mechanism to create a separate transportation or development fund by only distributing 90% of the tax dollars raised. This would be a hidden property tax. THE AMM STRONGLY OPPOSES USE OF FISCAL DISPARITIES TO CREATE A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAY, OR DEVELOPMENT FUND. I-G TRUTH IN TAXATION The AMM recommends improvements in the Truth in Taxation process designed to make it more meaningful for property taxpayers and more workable for cities and other local units of government. All local governments as well as the state government should be ~equired to follow the requirements for public hearings and pre-notification of such hearing. The Legislature should make changes in the following areas: -For Payable 1990, cities will be under .~ very restrictive three percent'levy limit that will-not even allow inflationary budget increases. As long as cities are held under such tight levy limits, they should not be required to go through the extensive and costly Truth in Taxation process. ONCE A WORKABLE TRUTH IN TAXATION PROCESS IS IN PLACE, LEVY LIMITS SHOULD BE ABOLISHED. IF THE LEGISLATURE CONTINUES TO IMPOSE RESTRICTIVE LEVY LIMITS, THEN ONLY CITIES WHICH NEED TO EXCEED THEIR LEVY LIMITS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE TRUTH IN TAXATION PROCESS. Truth I'n Taxation requires budget adoption and levy certification by August 15. Many cities will have a difficult time realisti, cally assessing their budget needs so far in advance of the.beginning of the budget year. The early certification date, in combination with the rule that the city's final October 25 levy cannot exceed the original August 15 levy estimate, could work against responsible budgeting and force some cities to overestimate their budget needs in August in order to avoid potential revenue shortfalls. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO USE A MORE GENERAL, RATHER THAN INDIVIDUALIZED, PROPERTY TAX NOTICE SO THAT THEY WILL NOT HAVE TO ADOPT THEIR BUDGETS AND CERTIFY THEIR LEVIES AS EARLY AS AUGUST 15. IF THE AUGUST 15 DATE CONTINUES TO BE REQUIRED, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO AMEND THEIR ORIGINAL -13- BUDGETS AND LEVIES CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR. THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL DATES TO ALLOW AS MUCH TIME AS POSSIBLE FOR BUDGET PURPOSES AND TO MOVE THE PROCESS AS CLOSE TO THE BUDGET YEAR AS POSSIBLE. T~e methodology for calculating tax increases p~oposed by Truth in Taxation can yield misleading results for taxpayers. In some cases, the tax increase notices will overstate proposed tax increases, while in other cases, the notices will understate increases. THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASES SHOWN ON TAXPAYER NOTIFICATIONS SHOULD REFLECT AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE THE ACTUAL YEAR-TO-YEAR INCREASES OR DECREASES OCCURRING IN TAXPAYERS' TAX BILLS. IN ADDITION, THE NOTIFICATIONS SHOULD INDICATE EACH LOCAL TAXING DISTRICT'S GROSS LEVY FOR BOTH THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND WHAT IS PROPOSED FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. AND FINALLY THE STATEMENTS. SHOULD INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF STATE AID INCREASES OR DECREASES FROM YEAR TO YEAR. In order ~o provide for meaningful public .input,~ the Truth in Taxation public hearing process should specifically provide for a recess or continuation of the budget hearing without additional notification. AS CURRENTLY- STRUCTURED, TRUTH IN T.AXATI~ONPROVIDES FOR ONLY ONE BUDGET HEARING AT WHICH PUBLIC INPUT IS SOLICITED AND THE BUDGET IS TO BE FINALLY ADOPTED. IT WILL NOT BE WORKABLE FOR MANY CITIES TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND MAKE SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATIONS IN THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS DURING A SINGLE HEARING. FOR PUBLISHING NOTIFICATION OF ITS BUDGET HEARING, A CITY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE ITS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AS LONG AS THAT NEWSPAPER IS ONE OF GENERAL INTEREST AND READERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. Truth in taxation will cost local units of government money to analyze, calculate, mail and publish over and above the current budget process. By itself, the cost will not be significant, but along with other legislative mandates, the cost does become significant. Therefore: THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE LEVY BASE ADJUSTMENT FOR TRUTH tN TAXATION COSTS IF LEVY LIMITS ARE NOT ELIMINATED. lSo II GENERAL LEGISLATION PAGE 15 THROUGH 24 II GENERAL LEGISLATION II-A LABOR RELATIONS ISSUES (PELRA) In addition to coverage under the Minnesota Public Employee Labor Relations Act, public employees find their employment relationship governed by a number of laws that can conflict with their collective bargaining rights negotiated under PELRA. Disciplinary actions against a public employee can be governed by the veterans preference law, the human rights act, federal discrimination laws, civil service or merit systems, laws relating to specific employee classes (i.e. city managers) or specific job protections (i.e. right to know or workers compensation laws) or by state and federal due process or implied contract provisions. PELRA should be amended to encourage successful negotiation of the "terms and conditions of employment". Specifically, constraints or artificial timelines on the parties' ability to bargain, should be amended. A-1 DISCIPLINARY ACTION- PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INCLUDING VETERANS SHOULD HAVE "ONE BITE" IN DISCHARGE' ACTIONS. THE NEGOTIATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT SHOULD CONTROL THE ACTION, AS LONG AS STATE AND FEDERAL DUE PROCESS RIGHTS ARE GUARANTEED. THE DISCHARGE PROCEDURES RIGHTS ARE UNDER ANY LAW OR SYSTEM SHOULD BE HELD BEFORE A NEUTRAL PARTY ~AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITHIN 120 DAYS OF THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION INITIATED BY THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER. COMPENSATION PAYMENTS AND ACCRUAL OF BENEFITS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED WHERE AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN GIVEN NOTICE OF THE EMPLOYER'S INTENT TO DISCHARGE FOR "JUST CAUSE." THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW, PROHIBITING DISMISSAL OF PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HEARING, SHOULD BE AMENDED SO THAT ALL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES ARE TREATED UNIFORMLY. A-2 IMPASSE RESOLUTION/BINDING ARBITRATION ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF JOB CLASSIFICATION, SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO STRIKE. HOWEVER, A STATUTORY MECHANISM SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE THAT ALLOWS A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONCERNS IN THREATENED OR ACTUAL STRIKE SITUATIONS. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL MEDIATION UNTIL AN IMPASSE IS DECLARED BY THE MEDIATOR. THE ARBITRARY STATUTORY IMPASSE TIMELINES SHOULD BE REPEALED. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AFTER IMPASSE IS DECLARED, SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO GIVE ONLY ONE NOTICE OF THEIR INTENT TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO -15- STRIKE. IF THE NOTICE IS GIVEN AND THEY FAIL TO STRIKE DURING THE STATUTORY PERIOD, THEY WOULD LOSE THEIR RIGHT TO STRIKE. THE AMM STRONGLY URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO READOPT ITEM BY ITEM LAST BEST OFFER INTEREST ARBITRATION TO PROMOTE MORE MEANINGFUL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES. A-3 PICKET LINES NO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE GIVEN THE RIGHT A PICKET LINE. TO REFUSE TO CROSS A-4 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES REVIEW OF UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM DISTRICT COURT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY. (I.E. BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES, PERB, OR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS). A-5 PART TIME EMPLOYEES THE AMM RECOMMENDS THAT THE LEGISLATURE REINSTATE THE PREVIOUS DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEES COVERED BY PELRA TO PERSONS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 100 DAYS IN A CALENDAR YEAR. A-6 'BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PROMOTE IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY CONTINUING THE STATE LABOR-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES. THE BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES SHOULD DEVELOP AN EXPEDITED GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION PROCESS. II-B TORT LIABILITY The Municipal Tort Liability Act was enacted to protect the public .treasury while giving the citizen relief from the arbitrary, confusing, and admi'nistratively expensive prior doctrine of sovereign immunity with its inconsistent and irrational, distinctions between governmental and proprietary activities. The act has served that purpose well in the past, however, courts frequently forget or ignore the positive benefits secured to citizens damaged by public servants as a result of enactment of. the comprehensive act which includes some limitations on liability and some qualifications of normal tort claims procedure. The special vulnerability of far-flung government operations to debilitating tort suits continues to require the existence of a tort claims act applicable to local governments or local governments and the state. The need for some type of limitations is evidenced by recent experiences with the insurance market. Cities in Minnesota are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain insurance at an affordable rate, if at all. Amendments in 1983 to increase the dollar amounts recoverable by plaintiffs should be adequate to satisfy any reasonable claim. Further changes in limits beyond the current $200,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence should not be made. Joint and several liability provisions have been modified to lessen the deep pockets effect some. The current limit of payment is times two for liability of 35% or less (i.e. if the city is 30% liable, they may be required to pay 60% of the damage award) or total responsibility if liability is over 35% (i.e. if the city is 40% liable, they may be required to pay 100% of the damage award). This still seems onerous especially when this comes out of taxpayers pockets. Payment liability should definitely not be increased. ~HE AMM SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY ACT AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE CURRENT LIMITS~OF LIABILITY REMAIN INTACT. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENT LIMITS SHOULD NOT BE INCREASED FROM CURRENT LAW SO THAT TAXPAYERS ARE.NOT MORE UNFAIRLY SUBJECTED TO DEEP POCKET AWARDS. II-C DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN MEETING Data privacy laws protect individuals from the release of information to the public which the legislature has deemed to be private or which could be unnecessarily harmful to the individual. On the other hand, the open meeting law prohibits local government units from holding closed sessions except when discussing pending or actual law suits with an attorney or labor negotiations. Unfortunately, many occasions have arisen in past years where local units in dealing with individuals or employee disciplinary matters have been forced to either violate the Data Privacy Statutes or the Open Meeting Statute in order to fairly resolve the issue. THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MAKE THE DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN MEETING LAWS CONSISTENT SO THAT TO COMPLY WITH ONE LAW A CITY SHOULD NOT HAVE TO VIOLATE THE OTHER. FURTHER, THE AMM STRONGLY SUPPORTS LEGISLATION FAVORING DATA PRIVACY OVER OPEN MEETING WHERE CONFLICTS ARISE TO PROTECT THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT OF CONFIDENTIALITY FOR PERSONAL.AND PRIVATE DATA AS IS DONE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND SECURED BY FEDERAL LAW. II-D POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROVISIONS Local police and full-time fire relief associations were phased out by the 1980 legislature~~ unless the local council opts to Keep -1"/- the relief association. All new employees will become part of ~he state police and fire PERA fund and the st@re will reimburse local units for a portion of the unfunded liability remaining in the local fund. The unfunded liability was projected to be paid by the year 2011 but current investment earnings are in excess of 10% and thus could, at that continued rate, reduce the time to year 2005. However, the legislature is considering siphoning earnings in excess of that needed for 2011 amortization to reduce state payments and property tax levy for unfunded liability as well as provide a bonus (13th. paycheck) to retirees. If investment increase drops below 10%, the local property taxpayers in future years will pay more, not only to pick up the property tax reduction but the state reimbursement reduction. It would be better public policy to wait until the unfunded liability is funded. Also, 1979 Law set employe'e contributions at 8% and the Legislative Retirement Commission has in the past established a general policy requiring public safety employees to pay 40% of ~he normal pension costs. D-1 INVESTMENT EARNINGS (13TH. PAYCHECK) THE AMM OPPOSES LEGISLATION USING INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS, THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF THAT NEEDED TO AMORTIZE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITIES BY THE. YEAR 2011, FOR REDUCTIONS OF S.TATE AMORTIZATION AID AND' BONUS (13TH. PAYCHECK) PAYMENTS TO RETIREES. THE EXCESS EARNINGS 'SHOULD BE USED TO FULLY AMORTIZE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY AND ONLY THEN SHOULD ANY CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO INCREASED BENEFITS. D-2 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT EVEN THOUGH THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT WAS SET AT 8%, IN MANY FUNDS THIS IS NOT EQUIVALENT TO 40% OF THE NORMAL COSTS. THE AMM URGES THAT THE CONTRIBUTION LEVEL BE SET AT 40% OF THE NORMAL COST OF FINANCING THE~BENEFITS EVEN IF THIS AMOUNT EXCEEDS 8% OF BASE SALARY.~ ANY INCREASE IN BENEFITS FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES INCLUDING ANY RESULTING DEFICIT, SHOULD BE FINANCED 50% BY THE EMPLOYING CITY AND 50% BY EMPLOYEES ON A CURRENT BASIS. II-E EMPLOYEE DISABILITY - LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE FUNDS A number of cities with local police and fire pension funds are experiencing a problem with employees receiving disability payments from the local fund and full worker's compensation payments totaling more in after ~tax take home pay than if they were working. PERA police and' fire employees are prohibited by law from receiving greater pay while on disability than while working, but Minnesota Statutes 424.27 specifically prohibits cities with local plans from correcting the above situation. This quirk in the lsw is a costlY one for cities and provides impetus for marginally disabled employees to stay home. Why work when you can make more by not working? Therefore, THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CORRECT MINNESOTA STATUTE 424.27 TO ELIMINATE THE ABILITY OF AN EMPLOYEE IN A LOCAL POLICE OR FIRE FUND TO RECEIVE DOUBLE DISABILITY PAYMENTS WHICH EXCEED THE NORMAL AFTER TAX WORKING INCOME. FURTHER, THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD CLARIFY AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS SIMILAR TO PERA FOR DETERMINING DISABILITY. II-F OPPOSE REDUCTION OF AUTHORITY OR LOCAL CONTROL The AMM has for many years opposed certain statutory changes that erode local authority or mandate activities which cost money to implement without provision to recover those costs. RatHer than adopt a separate policy for each issue, the AMM believes that as general policy the legislature should not decrease current authority or mandate activities creating a cost without corresponding funding or. an overwhelming obvious demonstration of need. Included in this general policy is opposition to mandates such as; state or metropolitan licensing of general trade or tree treatment · contractors, plumbing inspections by licensed plumbers only, requiring competitive bidding for land sales, and elimination of 3.2 beer with automatic replacement by strong beer in previous 3.2 sales locations. THE AMM OPPOSES STATUTORY'CHANGES WHICH ERODE LOCAL CONTROL AND AUTHORITY OR CREATE ADDITIONAL TASKS REQUIRING NEW OR ADDED LOCAL COSTS WITHOUT A CORRESPONDING FUNDING MECHANISM. II-G COMPARABLE WORTH The Minnesota Pay Equity Law mandated in 1984 that public employers conduct a comparable worth study and report the results to the state. Cities have consistently demonstrated their continuing support of the concept and objectives of the law by: -In early 1988, nearly 90% of the 1,600 public agencies required to do so have completed pay equity studies and submitted their reports to the state in accordance with statute. -For each of these public agencies, first year implementation costs were between 2% and 7% of payroll. This is a significant continuing expenditure to each public agency. -To complete the mandated study,, public agencies have invested between $2,000 to $20,000 each, either in staff time or consultant services or both. Additional costs will accrue for continuous updates. -Most agencies schedule pay equity implementation by the state mandated December 31, 1991,~.deadline or sooner. -19- -Pay equity has provided municipalities with a rational basis for community employee compensation and classification systems. The Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations has stated that there is no problem with pay equity implementation in the vast majority of cases. To enhance the enforceability of the statute, the legislature in 1987 adopted @ requirement tha~ all plans be fully implemented no later than December 31, 1991, and imposed financial penalties for noncompliance within that time frame. In the meantime, alleged pay inequities can be resolved through 1) The Department of Human Rights process; 2) Court system; or 3) Arbitration. Finally, there has been no systematic research done by either the Department of Human Rights or Department of Employee Relations' to statistically substantiate widespread pay equity implementation problems. At this time it is too early to consider changes to the pay equity law. Most units are in the implementation process, mainly using a three year phased program. The cities and the legislature need time to analyze the results of the implementation. To change rules, criteria, definition or mandates in mid stream will only cause more confusion, more unnecessary expense and in many cases delays. The legislature needs to provide the tools (ability to raise the dollars needed) a~'d the time for local units to comply willingly. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE: TO PROVIDE LEVY BASE ADJUSTMENTS FOR PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION; TO ENFORCE EXISTING PENALTIES AND NOT DEVELOP FURTHER PENALTIES; TO NOT ENDANGER ECON.OMIC AND EFFICIENT PROVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES BY PROHIBITING CONTRACTING OR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES NOR SHOULD THE LEGISLATURE MANDATE THAT PUBLIC AGENCIES ARE TO BE THE VEHICLE TO IMPLEMENT PAY EQUITY IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR THROUGH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO NOT MAKE CHANGES IN THE LAW UNTIL THE CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE, DECEMBER 31, 1991, HAS ELAPSED. IN THE INTERIM, THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REVIEW ITS PAY EQUITY REPORT FILES TO IDENTIFY STATISTICALLY THE NATURE AND NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WHICH EXIST IN ACHIEVING STATE-WIDE PAY EQUITY OBJECTIVES. .THAT DATA, COUPLED WITH PRIMARY AND SUBSTANTIVE INPUT FROM PUBLIC AGENCIES BASED ON ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE WHICH THEY WILL ACCRUE IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PAY EQUITY PLANS,WILL PROVIDE A MORE SOUND FOUNDATION FOR REFINEMENTS TO THE PAY EQUITY LAW. II-H WINE IN GROCERY STORE -ao- Sale of wine in grocery or fast food stores would create many problems of control for local units of government since minors have a significantly higher employment rate in these establishments. A local option on sales is also unworkable, particularly where cities share borders and are densely located. THE AMM STRONGLY OPPOSES PROVISION FOR THE OFF-SALE OF WINE IN OTHER THAN LIQUOR STORES. II-I CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE BONDS Current law as found in Minnesota Statutes 574.26 limits contractors performance guarantees on projects over $10,000 to contractors bonds for public entities. Cities are experiencing increased project costs and delays due to the difficulty of especially small and minority contractors in obtaining performance bonds, and at times the actual enforcement or collection on a bond is difficult. In other fLnancial areas, it has been shown that the public can be well protected and save money by having flexibility in investment or financial security arrangements including letters of credit,' escrow accounts, cashier checks, etc. The City of Minneapolis has been granted options in performance guarantees in purchases when for example it was shown that the cost of goods purchased from major companies were increased to cover the cost of strict performance bond requirements. Therefore: THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES FOR CITIES BY ALLOWING IN ADDITION TO BONDS, OTHER RELIABLE FINANCIAL SECURITY GUARANTEES. II-J POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) J-1 RECRUITMENT Since the adoption of uniform standards of training and licensing for police officers in 1978 many positive changes have been made to allow a wide range of people to qualify to be police officers in Minnesota. However, one area is still a significant problem, protected class recruitment, specifically Black and Hispanic minorities. Because of the education requirements, people must decide or be recruited early in the post secondary education time frame, to qualify in police work. Neither POST nor cities are in the position of being able to induce or recruit people into the appropriate educational track at the appropriate time and the University/College system is not doing so either. Therefore, protected cla'ss hiring is very difficult. THE AMM SUGGESTS THE LEGISLATURE ESTABLISH A STUDY TO DETERMINE METHODS TO ENCOURAGE RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF PROTECTED CLASS PERSONS FOR CAREERS IN POLICE WORK. 3138' J-2 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS Current POST rules require at least a two year degree in law enforcement to be eligible ~o become a peace officer. Tnis is somewhat restrictive in that it does not allow for College degree~ persons to make a career change without returning to school for significant added course work. The current applicants tend to lack maturity that may be desireable to blend into police departments. THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE POST BOARD TO CONSIDER ALLOWING PERSONS WITH COLLEGE DEGREES TO BECOME PEACE OFFICERS WITH SOME ADDITIONAL LAW RELATED COURSE WORK THAT CAN BE ATTAINED THROUGH PRE EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME EFFORT OR DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL TIME PEACE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT. THIS DOES NOT EFFECT THE SKILLS COURSE REQUIREMENTS. II-K STATE AGENCY RULE MAKING Legislation is needed to assure that municipalities are informed of proposed rules when they are initiated by State Agencies to assure a more meaningful appraisal of their impact upon local government. State agencies now are required to only publish notice of proposed rules in the State Register which is not in general circulation and which is available to local governments only by subscription, whereas, State law mandates that local.governments publish notice of a variety of activities in legal newspapers and mail. notices to potentially affected parties. State agencies are not required to notify local governments when rules are proposed that have direct impact upon and directly involve the local governments. The .current law also allows the agencies to decide that proposed rules are "non-controversial" and thereby negate the requirements for 'a Pu.blic Hearing. The decision that a proposed rule is "non-controversial" may be overridden only if 25 persons file a notice ~ith the agency that a Public Hearing is desirea. The law requires agencies to make a finding as to the cost the proposed rules would have for other units of government; this process does not require the solicitation of input from the other units of government, but, rather', is left to the agency itself. The cost threshold for "non-controversial" is an overall dollar amount that does not consider that the cost could be very significant for some units. THE AMM REQUESTS LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE DIRECT NOTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED AGENCY RULES IF THERE IS IMPACT OF ANY FINANCIAL NATURE REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT. ALSO, THAT AGENCIES BE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN PROCESS TO SEEK INPUT FROM AFFECTED GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES PRIOR TO DECLARING A PROPOSED RULE ~NON-CONTROVERSIAL" THUS BYPASSING FORMAL PUBLIC HEARING. II-L DATA PRACTICES - LIQUOR LICENSE The definition of 'licensing agency' in Minn. State 13.41 is not clear as to the inclusion of cities, therefore, it is unclear whether all or part of the information on license issuance is public. This can be a real problem when issuing liquor licenses, since part of the data concerns sensitive business and personal finances. THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CLARIFY THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE INCLUDING CITIES ARE LICENSING AGENCIES IN MINN. STATUTES 13.41 AND THAT FINANCIAL DATA OF A PERSON OR BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE OR OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION OF THE APPLICANT OR LICENSEE SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE. II-M SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM Starting in 1977 the legislature made a strong commitment to control Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt tree diseases by enacting an excellent Shade T. ree Disease Control program and backing that legislation with sufficient funding to bring the diseases under control. However, due to lack of financing in the most recent past, Dutch Elm disease is once again spreading rapidly as it has in other areas of the country when financial commitment has stopped. Therefore, the AMM urges the legislature to: M-1 PROGRAM CONTINUATION CONTINUE THE SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL LEGISLATION WITH NO CHANGES AND TO PE'RMIT CITIES TO USE SPECIAL LEVIES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER SOURCES TO FUND LOCAL CONTROL PROGRAMS. M-2 GRANT FUNDING THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD ONCE AGAIN MAKE SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL A TOP PRIORITY ISSUE AND RE-ENACT THE GRANT PROGRAM AT A SUFFICIENT LEVEL TO ACHIEVE A 50% SANITATION AND REFORESTATION TARGET LEVEL. II-N CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION The statute authorizing concurrent detachment and annexation was modified in 1985 to allow petitions from landowners for detachment from one city and annexation to another. If the receiving community concurs, the Municipal Board may hold a hearing at which time the petitioner must prove the case and the loosing city may object or concur. The real question is, should a landowner have the right to initiate the process since generally this will only be done for economic gain and to circumvent existing comprehensive plans and zoning. It is not enough to say that the process is protected by statutory criteria because in most cases a strong case can be made either way by a quick witted attorney. This law change merely provided opportunity for mischief. THE AMM SUGGESTS THAT THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION BE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF INDIVIDUALS PETITIONING THE MUNICIPAL BOARD TO INITIATE THE PROCESS. IN ADDITION THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD INITIATE A STUDY TO DEVELOP CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR JUDGING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF LEGITIMATE REQUESTS FOR CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION AS OPPOSED TO ATTEMPTS TO MERELY AVOID OR CIRCUMVENT A CITY'S ZONING AUTHORITY. IN THE MEANTIME, THE LAW SHOULD EITHER BE RESTORED TO THE PRE 1985 'STATUS OR A VETO PROVIDED TO EITHER AFFECTED CITY. III HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PAGE 25 THROUGH 34 III HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE III-A. HOUSING Available affordable housing is a major metropolitan problem according to data compiled by the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. This problem is exacerbated by the withdrawal of Federal funding for housing low and moderate income persons. Local units of government do not have the financial capability to assume the shortfall in Federal subsidies. The housing problem for persons currently unable to afford market rate housing can only be solved if ail levels of government and the private sector work together and if each contributes a fair share to the solution. Each level of government should contribute to help solve the problem and each level's contributions should 'be of the kind it is best suited to make. The Federal and State Levels should continue to provide the direct subsidies for low and moderate income persons. The Federal and State Governments also have the .responsibility to provide a tax climate in 'which the private sector can produce rental units that are affordable to low and moderate income households. The State should also grant .local units of government the authority and flexibility to conduct the kind of housing programs that best meets their diverse needs. The Metropolitan Council should continue'to place high priority on housing planning for the Metropolitan Area and provide specific guidance to the public and private sectors so that both can make rational decisions relative to future housing needs. The Council should continue to be aggressive in seeking innovative ways to create housing opportunities for low income persons. Local units of Government also have a strong role to play. Local controls constitute a small portion of the total cost of housing but local units should not establish requirements which go beyond what is necessary for the protection of health, safety and welfare. LOcal units should also work with the private sector to make the. best use of existing tools (revenue bonds, tax increment financing, etc.) to produce housing which is more affordable. Decision makers at all levels of government must become more cognizant of their actions, policies, and decisions which have an indirect but substantial impact on housing costs. EXAMINE LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. Local requirements, if excessive, could increase the cost of producing affordable housing. COMMUNITIES SHOULD EXAMINE THEIR LOCAL REQUIREMENTS (LAND USE REGULATIONS, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES, ETC.) TO ASSURE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS DO NOT GO BEYOND WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE, AND INHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. APPROPRIATE. MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE WHEN PRACTICES WHICH INCREASE HOUSING COSTS. Decision makers at various levels of government must become more cognizant of actions they take which have an indirect but substantial impact on housing costs. These actions in themselves may be worthwhile and beneficial, but when implemented result in increased housing costs. Examples of this type of action would include such things as the sewer availability charge, restricted growth policies, building and energy codes, environmental rules, etc. ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT SHOULD EXAMINE THEIR PRACTICES AND POLICIES TO DETERMINE POSSIBLE INDIRECT HIDDEN IMPACTS ON HOUSING COSTS. CHANGES SHOULD BE MADE AS NECESSARY. A-3. MANDATORY STANDARDS. Uniform standards for housing style, type and size are not appropriate because of the great diversity among cities and differences within cities relative to state of development, topography, age of housing stock, the mix of housing values and costs, and. the level of municipal services..which are provided. Land use regUlation is one of the tools used by city officials to protect the health, safety, welfare, and interests of the city's residents. THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD NOT PASS LEGISLATION WHICH MANDATES UNIFORM ZONING AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS OR WHICH REMOVES ADDITIONAL LAND USE REGULATION AUTHORITY FROM LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT. CITIES SHOULD RETAIN THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE LOCATION, SIZE, AMOUNT, AND TYPE OF HOUSING WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES. FINANCING STATE AND REGIONAL HOUSING POLICIES. Property taxes provide the major revenue source for most cities in the Metropolitan Area and the Minnesota Property Tax System is one of th'e most complex systems in the nation. The Legislature often adds to the complexity by changing it to benefit certain persons as a means to implement or finance social policy. THE AMM O?POSES THE USE OF THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM BY THE STATE TO FINANCE OR IMPLEMENT STATE OR REGIONAL HOUSING POLICIES OR GOALS. THE COST OF IMPLEMENTING STATE AND/OR REGIONAL HOUSING POLICIES AND GOALS SHOULD BE FUNDED BY NON-PROPERTY TAX SOURCES. A-5. FEDERAL AND STATE HOUSING FUNDING. The Federal and State levels of government have a broader and more diverse tax base than local units of government and should provide the necessary funding to fulfill their housing policy commitments t.o lower income persons. FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THOSE PERSONS REQUIRING ASSISTED HOUSING (LOW INCOME AND SENIORS) INCLUDING ASSISTANCE FOR RENOVATING AND REHABILITATING SUBSTANDARD HOUSING UNITS. A-6. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS. There is a great diversity among the cities in the metropolitan area. Some cities need more housing for low and moderate income persons while other cities need more housing for middle and upper income persons. Cities should have the authority to promote whichever kind of housing is within the public purpose and best interest of the city. State and federal agencies should cooperate 'with cities in developing workable programs to meet the diverse needs of cities. Cities need to have more control over the cost of housing being developed if they are to'meet the intent of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. CITIES SHOULD BE GRANTED SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY AND FLEXIBILITY BY THE iLEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT HOUSING' PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE DIFFERING NEEDS OF DIVERSE CITIES AND THAT ENABLE CITIES TO COMPLY WITH THE METROPOLITAN LAND PLANNING ACT WHICH DIRECTS CITIES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW AND MODERATE COST HOUSING FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AND FAMILY SIZES. ALSO, CITIES SHOULD HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP HOUSING FOR MIDDLE AND UPPER INCOME PERSONS IF THAT IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED HOUSING STOCK. RENTAL HOUSING IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA. Rental housing plays an important role in the Twin cities housing market. Approximately 35 percent of the housing units in the Twin Cities region are rental units. Traditionally, rental units have provided an affordable housing option for singles, young adults, young married, students, the elderly, and low and moderate income households. Rental housing units serve a market much more diverse than that served by owner occupied units. Yet over the past several years a number of problems have developed in the rental market, including: 1. A reduction in the rate of new rental units being produced. e Lack of mobility for households to move from rental to ownership status. Conversion of rental units to condominiums and increased operating costs. The supply of existing rental units, which is predominately efficiency and one bedroom units, does not adequately address ~ the needs of families seeking rental units· Lack of subsidized or government assisted rental housing for seniors. ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT SHOULD BECOME INVOLVED TO SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS IN THE RENTAL HOUSING MARKET. IN PARTICULAR, THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS HAVE CRUCIAL ROLES IN PROVIDING AN OVERALL INVESTMENT AND TAX CLIMATE IN WHICH THE PRIVATE SECTOR CAN PRODUCE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS. SPECIFIC LEGISLATIVE SUGGESTIONS Policies A-1 through A-8 convey the overall philosophical framework and principles which guide the AMM lobbying efforts with respect to Housing concerns. To further enhance and implement the framework and principles, the Legislature should: -REINSTATE THE DEED AND MORTGAGE TRANSFER TAX EXEMPTION FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES. -ESTABLISH A HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS SIMILAR TO THE FEDERAL 4% AND 9% HOUSING CREDITS. -CONSIDER PROVIDING INCENTIVES SO THAT OWNERS OF FEDERAL SECTIONS 8 CONTRACTS WILL NOT OPT OUT AS A RESULT OF THE 1986 FEDERAL TAX CODE CHANGES. -ENABLE CITIES TO REQUIRE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEDICATION OF LAND OR CASH FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE DEDICATION FOR PARKS. -PROVIDE THAT LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS RECEIVING LOCAL ASSISTANCE THAT WERE BUILT PRIOR TO MAY 1, 1988 HAVE THE SAME ASSESSMENT RATES AS SIMILAR PROJECTS BUILT AFTER MAY 1, 1988. -PROVIDE A LEVEL OF FUNDING TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND THAT IS GOING TO MANE A DIFFERENCE. ACCESS TO FUNDS MUST ALSO BE BROADENED BEYOND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES. -RAISE THE'LEvY CAP FOR HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO THE EQUIVALENT OF THREE QUARTERS OF A MILL. -PROVIDE FUNDING IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO CITIES SO THAT THEY CAN BEGIN TO ADDRESS THE~ NEED FOR HOUSING RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION. ELIGIBILITY SHOULD BE BASED ON FACTORS OTHER THAN -28- LOCATION. -PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A STATE AND METROPOLITAN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHICH CAN PROVIDE FOR RENTS AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF CANCELLED FEDERAL PROGRAMS. III-B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Cities have an interest in the maintenance of and appropriate enhancements to the economic base of their respective communities. It is the community's economic base which provides; The tax base and other sources from which the City generates the revenue to support its operation; the employment residents and, of some or a substantial number of c.) the means by which the populous.is housed. All Metropolitan communities address economic development when its translated 'to physical development through their local land use regulations with the individual communities striving for "orderly development". 'As a group'hOwever, Metropolita.n communities differ aS to development needs and view points, with each community's needs subject to a number of variables. A munici'pality's ability to both regulate and promote economic development is based on authority established by other organizations and regulations. It is this ability that is of general interest to all Metropolitan communities. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) is the principal policy action group acting on behalf of its member cities. As such it is appropriate that AMM present the policy issues and concerns to those organizations that set .the rules. Because of divergent economies, differing needs and diverging viewpoints between Metropolitan Minnesota and Greater Minnesota there is a need to ensure that the means of economic development available.to AMM member cities are appropriate to their needs and that economic development efforts of others are complementary to and not at the expense of member cities. As noted economic development for local governments is not just a matter of more tax base for the community but entails tools to promote, regulate and service the development. Promotional means include Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, Economic Development Authorities, Port Authorities, tax increment financing, revenue and general obligation bonds, condemnation and the Star Cities Program. Regulation includes its comprehensive planning and land use functions. Servicing include water, sewer, streets and other -29- municipal services. TRANSPORTATION AS A KEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT Transportation, not only streets and highway but mass transit, rail and air are all Key elements in the economic development picture of a community. While infrastructive issues such as water and sewer are to some degree issues for one or two governmental entities, transportation systems involves the entire gamet from the local municipality through the federal government. Additionally it is more than just an infrastructive issue. Concerns as to where highways were to be planned was a significant issue raised in the formation of %he Metropolitan Council and a rationale for passing the Fiscal Disparities Act in 1973. The issue has come to'the forefront in the last few years as major highways and interstate links have aged, existing routes have volumes.exceeding capacity and federal and state funding has not kept pace with needs. This has been further highlighted by using a previous highway funding source the sales tax/MVET to help balance the State general fund. This has resulted in cuts and delays in projects throughout the state. With economically depressed areas demanding more funding to improve their economic attractiveness 'to businesses and economically successful areas needing funding to keep pace with expansion, ~he issue of funding could become very divisive between Metro and Greater Minnesota. A balanced and an efficient, well maintained transportation system, including the before mentioned components; is a necessity so as not to retard economic development. BUSINESS FACTORS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT While governmental' entities can provide inducements, services and infrastructure there are a number of other factors 'that influence a~ business' economic development decisions. Factors such as in place resources and costs, human resources (availability that matches the needs), regulations and attendant costs, governmental costs such as taxes, services etc. While only some' of these are under the control or influence of the governmental sector in the state and therefore the mission of AMM, these entities should make efforts to ensure that state and local governments are competitive. GENERAL ISSUES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Apart from direct business fac%ors other items influence locational and expansional considerations including "Quality of Life" factors such as the educational systems, arts, theater and professional sports teams. In addition governmental concerns relate to housing, environmental impacts and economic security among others. B'-I CITIES DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. The AMM believes that cities have the main responsibility for the development of land within their urban areas. The AMM also believes that the state ought to provide the cities with the necessary enabling tools to carryout the development responsibilities. THE AMM AS THE PRINCIPAL POLICY ACTION GROUP FOR METROPOLITAN AREA CITIES PLEDGES ITS BEST EFFORTS TO PRESERVE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND TO HELP CREATE NEW TOOLS IF NECESSARY. B-2 EQUAL TREATMENT OF CITIES. The AMM believes that all cities irrespective of size or location .should be treated equally and fairly with respect to the availability and use of state authorized development and redevelopment tools and programs. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO EXAMINE SOME EXISTING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS URAP, GREATER MINNESOTA CORPORATION (GMC), ETC. TO ASSESS WHERE THESE PROGRAMS CAN.BE EFFECTIVELY' UTILIZED BY ALL CITIES. NEW PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD UTILIZE PROBLEM DEFINITION AS THE CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION AS OPPOSED TO GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OR SIZE. B-3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES. The AMM believes that cities should have equal development authority and powers. THE AMM SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PROVIDE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES WITH THE SAME POWER AND AUTHORITY AS CERTAI'N CITIES HAVE BEEN GRANTED IN SPECIAL PORT AUTHORITY ACTS. B-4 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING. Tax increment finance (TIF) has permitted cities to plan and carryout housing, and economic development projects on their own initiative. It represents the most feasible and effective legal strategy which is currently available to cities to preserve and improve their physical and economic environment. TIF is virtually the only tool available to cities for positive intervention to curb the spread of blight and to encourage sound economic development which provides jobs. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE THAT TIF IS THE CORNERSTONE OF REDEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC, DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA. THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PRESERVE TIF SINGLE, COMBINED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS LONG AS IT IS OPTIONAL. IF THE LEGISLATURE BELIEVES THAT IT IS IN THE 'PUBLIC INTEREST' TO HAVE A SINGLE, COMBINED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IT SHOULD PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE CITIES TO ADOPT THAT OPTION. SUCH ACTION SHOULD NOT BE MANDATED NOR SHOULD A CITY BE PENALIZED IF IT DOES NOT CHOOSE SUCH OPTION. THE AMM ALSO SUPPORTS ENABLING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW CITIES TO CREATE AN AREA (TWO OR MORE CITIES) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. III-C LAND USE PLANNING Land use for cities in the Metropolitan Area has been governed by the Municipal Planning Act (MS 462) and the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MS 473). While not a perfect framework, these acts have worked well for the vast majority of cities in the Metropolitan Area. Land use control for cities is just one of many powers.~hich occupy a significant part of the work of City Councils and their staffs. It also has -a significant impact on other community regulations, tax base, economic development and redevelopment. It is a driving force for creating service needs. Land use regulation is the commoh thread, which runs through most of a city's functions and operations. The legisIation introduced during the 1988 session would have substantially.altered the overall land use control framework including: Diluting the authority of local elected officials thereby reducing local accountability, particularly in the use of Conditional Use Permits and Variances. e Establishing a new legal framework which would render moot most of the existing case law and existing codes and ordinances. Leaving out significant aspects of present law which allows ~local officials the discretion to manage development in their cities. The proposed law is well intentioned in attempting to create uniform land use rules for counties, towns, and cities rather than the presen't diverse enabling laws. However, need for such a major change has not been demonstrated at least for metropolitan cities. While uniformity to depoliticize the local planning process may be a laudable technical exercise, it-reflects a theoretical rather than practical v~ew of cities and their land use regulation needs. THE AMM DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT MAJOR CHANGE IS NEEDED IN THE STATUTES WHICH GOVERN MUNICIPAL LAND USE PLANNING AND REGULATION. THE AMM OPPOSES CHANGES WHICH WOULD REDUCE LOCAL FLEXIBILITY. MANY OF THE CHANGES PROPOSED IN SF 175'9 INTRODUCED DURING THE 1988 SESSION ARE -33- MORE PRESCRIPTIVE THAN CURRENT LAW. THE AMM DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT UNIFORMITY FOR THE SAKE OF UNIFORMITY IN STATE STATUTES GOVERNING MUNICIPAL LAND USE CONTROLS PROVIDES ANY BENEFITS TO AMM MEMBERS. THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT LEGISLATION CONTAINING MORE EXPLICIT AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES PROVIDED SUCH AUTHORITY IS PERMISSIVE. THE DECISION AS TO WHETHER SUCH AUTHORITY SHOULD THEN BE DELEGATED TO AN ADVISORY BODY WOULD BE MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE AMM WOULD NOT OPPOSE MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS FOR GRANTING VARIANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CURRENT RIGID STANDARDS CONTAINED IN STATUTES. -34- RATHER THAN SEEK WAYS TO MINIMIZE ITS EFFECTIVE USE. FURTHER, THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD RESCIND ITS ACTION WHICH RESTRICTED THE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THE SEVEN COUNTY METROPOLITAN AREA. THE AMM ESPECIALLY OPPOSES VOLUME LIMITS OR CAPS AND THE GRANTING OF A PROJECT APPROVAL TO OTHER TAXING JURISDiOTIONS. THE AMM WILL OPPOSE ACTION WHICH WOULD PLACE FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF TIF UNLESS SUCH RESTRICTIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE AMM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. B-5 MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICTS. Many court decisions relative to special assessments have made it extremely difficult for cities to use special assessments to finance public services and improvements. The Minnesota Supreme Court has interpreted the State Constitution to require not only that a special assessment project specially benefit affected parcels of property but also that the city be able to prove that the market value of a property will increase in direct relation to the amount of the special assessment applied to that property. Also cities' ability to finance annual operating and maintenance costs of some services ko property through the use of special service changes is either unclear or non-existent under current law. The only current financing alternative to special assessments or services charges is the general property tax. But it may not be desireable to use the general property tax to f~nance some capital or operating expense for various'reasons. THE AMM SuppORTs LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD ALLOW CITIES TO CREATE MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICTS. CITIES.SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO FINANCE THE TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS LISTED IN M.S. 429.021 (RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH THINGS AS STREETS, SIDEWALKS, GUTTERS, STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS, WATERWORKS SYSTEMS, STREET LIGHTS, AND PUBLIC MALLS, PARKING, OR COURTYARDS). BOTH SERVICE CHARGES AND AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES SHOULD BE AVAI. LABLE TO FINANCE SERVICES OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DISTRICT. B-6 LOCAL OPTION FOR DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE. A bill was introduced in the 1988 legislative session which would have had the effect of forcing cities to have a combined, single development authority for housing and economic development and redevelopment activities. The proponents argued that the intent of the legislation was not to restrict local development activities but to help a~sure coordination and cooperation at the local level. Opponents argued that cities ought to have the maximum flexibility in determining which type or types of local agencies were the most appropriate to meet the desires and unique needs of different cities. THE AMM SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD ENABLE CITIES TO HAVE A IV METROPOLITAN AGENCIES PAGE 35 THROUGH 47 IV METROPOLITAN AGENCIES IV. PHILOSOPHY WITH RESPECT TO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES T'he solution to some metropolitan problems is beyond the scope of a single governing body. Therefore, when such problems arise, it is in the interest of all concerned for governing units to cooperate in reaching a solution. There are also issues which are of such magnitude that they encompass the concerns of the entire metropolitan area and such issues must necessarily be deait with by a metropolitan unit. That unit, however should act in cooperation with local governing bodies. Metropolitan Agencies and Local Governmental Units shoul~ be viewed as partners with each respecting the role of the other in addressing metropolitan wide problems and issues. IV-A PURPOSE OF ~METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES The diversity and political fragmentation of this metropolitan area resul'ts in the need for a regional service delivery system to provide certain services or portions of services to most effectively and efficiently satisfy the needs of the residents. Examples of this type of regional service needs are the prevention of pollution, provision of .certain transportation functions, etc. There is also a n. eed for planning on a metropolitan basis which should be done in cooperation with local government. The federal and state governments require that some grant applications be reviewed by a regional agency to determine consistency of these applications with regional plans and programs. THE PRIMARY AND PREDOMINATE PURPOSES OF THE METROPOLITAN coUNCIL AND METROPOLITAN AGENCIES SHOULD BE TO COORDINATE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN AREA: TO PROVIDE WITHOUT DUPLICATION THOSE AREA WIDE SERVICES WHICH ARE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY OR JOINTLY: TO PROVIDE AREA WIDE PLANNING WHERE NECESSARY WITH COOPERATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS: AND TO FULFILL THE REGIONAL REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRANTS AND LOANS AS DIRECTED BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS. IV-B CRITERIA FOR EXTENSION OF METROPOLITAN ORGANIZATION POWERS There is a natural tendency of any organization to seek more authority in both breadth and depth; therefore, increased authority to the Council and its Agencies should contain carefully considered specific direction. THE LEGISLATURE, IN GRANTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO UNDERTAKE AN ACTIVITY, SHOULD SPECIFICALLY STATE THE AUTHORITY BEING GRANTED ~ND NOT INCLUDE GENERAL LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE SUCH AS..."INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUCH MATTERS ASeee~ ANY EXPANSION OR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXISTS: -THE SERVICE, FUNCTION, OR ACTIVITY HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE NEEDED AND IT CAN BE DEMONSTRATED THAT IT CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY OR EFFICIENTLY PROVIDED OR ADMINISTERED THROUGH EXISTING GENERAL PURPOSE UNITS OF GOVERNMENT. -INTERVENTION ON A REGIONAL BASIS IS NEEDED FOR PROTECTION OF THE REGIONAL INVESTMENT ~N A METROPOLITAN PHYSICAL SERVICE SYSTEM. IV-C STRUCTURES, PLANNING, .IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING OF METROPOLITAN SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. The Metropolitan Council was established by .the Legislature in 1967 to coordinate "the planning and development" of the Metropolitan Area. The Council, was mostly advisory but was given responsibility for regional policy development and coordination in the areas of wastewater treatment and disposal, land transportation and airports. The Council was given limited approval authority for development proposaIs which were of metropolitan (regional) significance. The Council was given no direct operational authority and instead the Legislature created two new Metropolitan Commissions (MWCC and MTC) and restructured the MAC to operate and provide regional services. The Metropolitan Council's responsibility was expanded subsequentlM to include regional parks and open space, solid waste, regional review authority, approval authority for controlled access highways and for certain elements (airports,transportation, parks and open space,, and sewers) of local comprehensive plans. The Council was not given operational authority except for the regional HRA and the Council can only operate that authority in a city at the request of that city. C-1 POLICY PLANNING - POLICY IMPLEMENTATION The historic legislative intent concerning separation of responsibility for metropolitan (regional) policy planning and policy, implementation should be reaffirmed. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD BE A PLANNING AND COORDINATING BODY. REGIONAL PROGRAMS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED AND OPERATED BY EXISTING METROPOLITAN OPERATING AGENCIES AND/OR GENERAL PURPOSE UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. C-2 METROPOLITAN GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND STRUCTURE There has been a concern about accountability since the creation of the Metropolitan Regional Governance system in 1967. Many changes and refinements affecting both structure and reporting responsibilities have been made by the Legislature during %he past~ .20 years in response to those concerns. The structure of the various Metro Agencies and their relationship to the Metropolitan Council is not uniform and function has determined form rather than vice versa. Uniformity for the sake of uniformity is not advocated by the AMM. Bills have been passed in the last three sessions which should make the 'metro system' more accountable to the Legislature and to the residents of the Metropolitan Area. The AMM believes, however, that accountability could be further improved with some minor additional adjustments. THE AMM COMMENDS THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE DURING THE PAST THREE SESSIONS AND BELIEVES TWO ADDITIONAL CHANGES SHOULD BE MADE. THE CHAIRS OF THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD (RTB) AND THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION (MWCC) SHOULD BE APPOINTED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL JUST AS THE MEMBERS OF THESE AGENCIES ARE. FURTHER, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 1991, THE CHAIRS OF THE RTB AND MWCC.SHOULD BE DEFINED AS PART TIME IN STATUTE AND THE SALARIES AND DUTIES SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY ON THAT BASIS. C-3 FUNDING FOR REGIONALLY PROVIDED SERVICES The Metropolitan~Council and the Metropolitan Agencies funding has evolved over a period of time and is a mixture of property taxes, user fees, federal and state pass through revenues, etc. There has been some discussion to replace these sources with a single new revenue source. THE AMM OPPOSES THE IMPOSITION OF A SINGLE REVENUE SOURCE TO FUND REGIONAL SERVICES AS A NEW SOURCE OR AS A REPLACEMENT FOR EXISTING SOURCES. C-4 REGIONAL TAX RATES AND USER FEES The Legislature controls the maximum tax rates that can be levied by the Metropolitan Council and the other Metropolitan Agencies. We believe it should continue to do so. User fees are generally controlled by the Metropolitan Agency collecting the fees (MAC, MWCC and MTC) but the Legislature has on occasion interceded. The setting of user fees, and the process for setting fees has generally not been considered a problem by local officials except for isolated cases. The AMM believes that: USER FEES FOR REGIONAL SERVICES SHOULD NOT BE DICTATED BY THE LEGISLATURE BUT SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE OPERATING AGENCY PROVIDING THE SERVICE. USER FEES SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO ENSURE THAT SUCH FEES ARE CONSISTENT WITH REGIONAL SYSTEM PLANS AND GOALS. AN OPEN VISIBLE PROCESS/PROCEDURE SHOULD BE EMPLOYED FOR USER FEE CHANGES UNDER GUIDANCE OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WHEN CHANGES ARE NECESSARY. IV-D COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - LOCAL AND REGIONAL INTERACTION Implementation of the legislation passed in 1976 mandating the completion of local and regional comprehensive plans is complete. Planning, however, is an ongoing process, and several precepts should be kept in mind by Local Units of Government, Metropolitan Agencies, and the State as this planning process continues during the 1980's. METROPOLITAN SYSTEM PLANS, MUST. CONTINUE TO SPECIFIC IN TERMS OF LOCATIONS, CAPACITIES, AND FOR CONSIDERATION IN LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING. BE SUFFICIENTLY TIMING TO ALLOW THE REGIONAL INVESTMENT IN METROPOLITAN PHYSICAL SERVICE SYSTEMS (TRANSPORTATION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AIRPORTS, AND PARK AND OPEN ~PACE) SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE PROTECTED BY PREVENTING ADVERSE IMPACT ON THESE SYSTEMS DUE TO LACK OF INTEGRATION BETWEEN REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING. LOCAL OFFICIALS MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE.INPUT INTO PLANNING PROCESS ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE REGIONAL DESIGNATION OF OTHER REGIONAL PLANS AS METROPOLITAN SYSTEMS PLANS SHOULD NOT BE MADE UNLESS THERE IS A COMPELLING METROPOLITAN AREA WIDE PROBLEM OR CONCERN THAT CAN ONLY 'BE SOLVED THROUGH A REGIONAL SYSTEM DESIGNATION. IV-E COMBINED SEWERS - SEPARATION The three communities of Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul still have 'a signlf'icant amount of combined waste water and storm water sewers which create overflows of untreated waste water into the Mississippi River during heavy rains and storm water runoff period~. These cities have over many years been progressing with sewer separation projects paid for primarily through local tax levies.' The Federal and State governments are pressing the issue of meeting certain water quali~y standards in the Mississippi River consistently which apparently cannot De done until separation is complete. The state has provided additional funding since the 1985 Legislative Session to help pay for the speed up. IT HAS BEEN AMM POLICY THAT IF THE STATE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO PURSUE THE ACCELERATED COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROGRAM IN THE THREE CITIES, THAT IT ALSO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ENSURE THAT NEITHER LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES NOR METROPOLITAN SANITARY SEWER COSTS ARE INCREASED DUE TO THE ACCELERATED BUILD EFFORT. THE PROGRAM TO DATE HAS PROCEEDED ACCORDING TO THAT POLICY. CONSIDERABLE FEDERAL MONEY HAS ALSO BEEN AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN THE SEPARATION PROJECT IN THE PAST. THE AMM UNDERSTANDS THAT FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE CUT DRAMATICALLY IN FUTURE YEARS, REQUIRING A FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING OF THE PROGRAM. AS THE CSO ISSUE HAS SIGNIFICANT IMPLICATIONS, BOTH FOR STATE FINANCES AND FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA, THE AMM REQUESTS THAT ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE FINANCING OR IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR THE SEPARATION PROJECT. IV-F METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BUDGET PROCESS The Metropolitan Council has an annual budget of over 12 million dollars and impacts the two million people living in the metropolitan area. The budget document should convey sufficient information so that the residents can determine what product is Oeing produced and how much the product costs and the benefits. The budge.t process should commence early enough in the annual adoption cycle so that the residents can provide meaningful input as to projects and project priorities. F-1 BUDGET DETAIL AND SPECIFICITY The Annual Budget~and Work Program documents' have been improved in recent years and contain more detail and specificity which enables interest groups to make more reasoned recommendations but further improvements could be made. MANDATED OR NON DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED. PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY BE DISCRETIONARY BUT ARE TOTALLY OR MOSTLY FUNDED BY A FEDERAL OR STATE GRANT SHOULD ALSO BE IDENTIFIED. MORE INFORMATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED AS TO PREVIOUS YEARS EXPENDITURES AND PROGRESS FOR ON-GOING PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES. F-2 RELIANCE ON PROPERTY TAXES The AMM is concerned by the growing reliance on the property tax to support Council activities. Federal grants formerly funded about 'two/thirds of the Council Budget and the local property tax about one-third. The ratio is now reversed. THE COUNCIL SHOULD MAKE A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE PROGRAMS FORMERLY FUNDED BY FEDERAL GRANTS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE STILL NECESSARY AND WORTHWHILE WHEN ONLY LOCAL DOLLARS ARE INVOLVED. ADDITIONALLY THE COUNCIL SHOULD SEEK TO DIVEST ITSELF OF SERVICES THAT IT PERFORMS FOR THIS AREA, IF SUCH SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY STATE AGENCIES FOR THE BALANCE OF THE STATE, OR SEEK STATE FUNDING FOR THOSE SERVICES. F-3 PROGRAM EVALUATION For the last several years, the Council has levied the maximum 1.evy allowed. It is difficult for stakeholders to determine if internal evaluation is being performed to ascertain the effectiveness or necessity of certain programs or if they are being continued because 'they have always been done'. THE AMM BELIEVES THAT EVERY MAJOR COUNCIL PROGRAM/PRIORITY SHOULD MEET THREE TESTS: -THE ISSUE OR PROBLEM BEING ADDRESSED IS IMPORTANT TO THE WELL BEING OF THE REGION. -COUNCIL INTERVENTION OR ACTIVITY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-COUNCIL EFFORT OR ACTIVITY DOES NOT DUPLICATE OR SERVE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A STATE LEVEL PROGRAM OR EFFORT 'IV-G METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FUNDING The 1974 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Act established the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space system and provided state/regional fiscal support for acquisition and development of the .regional park system and provided a "payment in lieu of taxes" to local units of government on a decreasing basis over a four year period for land removed from the tax rolls. Partial funding for the operation and maintenance of regional parks has been provided by the legislature since 1985 in recognition that regional parks provide the same basic function in this area as state parks provide in greater Minnesota. G-1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O & M) FUNDING Due to increased usage, a leveling of state aids and the impact of levy limit restrictions; it is becoming increasingly difficult for the~implementing agencies to operate and maintain these regional facilities. THE AMM RECOMMENDS THAT THE STATE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES TO HELP PAY FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION COSTS OF THE REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM. THIS FUNDING LEVEL OUGHT TO BE INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY FROM PRESENT LEVELS (ABOUT 10% OF TOTAL) TO MORE EQUALLY TREAT THE METROPOLITAN AREA COMPARED TO GREATER MINNESOTA WHERE THE STATE PAYS 100% OF THE COSTS FOR STATE PARKS. THE AMM BELIEVES THE STATE SHARE SHOULD BE ABOUT 40%. THE REGIONAL PARKS SHOULD REMAIN UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (CITIES AND COUNTIES). G-2 FUNDING FOR IMPACTS OF~ REGIONAL PARKS ON HOST COMMUNITIES S15] -40- No provision was made to mitigate the cost impacts of a regional park facility on a "host community", if such community is not the owner of the facility. The cost impacts include such items as public safety costs, street and road maintenance, litter cleanup, permanent loss of tax revenues, etc. THE AMM RECOMMENDS THAT AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING STATE O & M FUNDING FOR A REGIONAL PARK FACILITY, THE FACILITY OWNER AND OPERATOR MUST NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOST COMMUNITY TO REIMBURSE IT FOR ITS ACTUAL DIRECT COST IMPACTS. THE HOST COMMUNITY MUST DOCUMENT SAID COSTS AND THE METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION (MPOSC) WOULD SERVE AS THE ARBITRATOR IF A NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT IS NOT ACHIEVED. G-3 PRIORITY SETTING PROCESS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS Each legislative biennium, the Metropolitan Council and the MPOSC make a funding request to the legislature for funQs for acquisition and/or development projects within the regional parks system. As part of the grant request process, the Council and the MPOSC with significant input from the implementYng agencies, prepare a priority list of projects to be funded if the funds granted are less than the funds requested. THE AMM URGES THE.LEGISLATURE TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROJECT PRIORITY PROCESS ESTABLISHED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BY NOT ALTERING THE PRIORITY PROJECT LISTING. THE AMM ALSO STRONGLY ENCOURAGES IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES NOT TO CIRCUMVENT THE PROJECT PRIORITY SETTING PROCESS. IV-H WATER MANAGEMENT IN METROPOLITAN AREA In order to safeguard the public health and the environment it is necessary to plan and manage our water resources as a valuable state and metropolitan resource. Most WMO's, cities, and towns are.doing a good job of dealing with surface and groundwater management issues and have the authority and ability to continue to do so in a cost effective manner. These existing mechanisms should continue to be used to the greatest extent possible to address surface and groundwater management problems, 'instead of establishing a new system or creating new organizations. Local units of government should retain the basic responsibility for surface water management, as.they are the level of government closest to'the problem. In 1982~ legislation required local governments in the metropolitan area to adopt surface water run off controls and regulations. In 1985, legislation encouraged similar steps to be taken in the non-metropoltian area of the state. In 1987, legislation establishing a framework for groundwater management in the metropolitan area was passed. The counties were assigned the major responsibility for groundwater planning under said legislation. The AMM believes these statutes should be given sufficient time to work before additional programs or extensive changes to existing programs and institutional responsibilities are enacted by the legislature. THE AMM DOES NOT BELIEVE MAJOR STATUTORY CHANGES IN THE AREA OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA ARE NEEDED BUT DOES SUPPORT SEVERAL SPECIFIC ACTIONS: -THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO ENCOURAGE CITIES TO UNDERTAKE WATER PLANNING ACTIVITIES. -THE SPECIAL LEVY STATUS SHOULD BE REINSTATED FOR THE COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING THE SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACTS. -THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD EXAMINE THE EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA TO IDENTIFY ITS WEAKNESSES AND SHORTCOMINGS. AT THE COMPLETION OF SUCH EXAMINATION, IT SHOULD'MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS NECESSARY. -THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD (EQB) OR MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES (BOWSR)' SHOULD EXAMINE THE 1987 METROPOLITAN GROUNDWATER' PLANNING ACT AND ASSESS IF COUNTIES ARE THE LOGICAL ENTITY AROUND WHICH TO STRUCTURE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA. IV-I SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT The problems of regulating, controlling and disposing of Solid and hazardous waste is and will continue to be one of the major environmental issues of this decade both nationally and locally. Major state, legislation addressing this issue has been enacted annually since 1980. Many of these acts responded to the concerns and issues raised by the AMM, LMC and the counties. The existing waste management and control system centralizes responsibility at the state level for hazardous materials but requires the cooperation and support of all levels of government and the private sector. The solid waste system for the metropolitan area is more diffuse and is essentially a three tiered system: cities control and regulate collection; counties are responsible for 'siting' new' landfills, developing abatement plans, developing processing facilities and regulating existing landfills; and the Metropolitan Council provides grants and has regional planning and coordinating responsibilities. Both systems were intended to foster and encourage abatement, recycling and resource recovery for as much of the waste stream as possible and then to assure environmentally sound disposal for the remaining waste. Maximum cooperation and coordination among and between the various levels and units of government and the private sector are needed if the system is to work as intended. The systems have not been entirely implemented 'but they appear to to be working and therefore the AMM does not see the neec for major overhaul for the metropolitan area but if legislation is considered it should enhance and not diminish emphasis on these concerns: I-1 EFFECTIVE PLANNING All levels and units of government and the private sector must participate and cooperate in planning the solid waste 'system' ko assure a cost efficient and environmentally sound 'system' which emphasizes abatement, reuse and resource recovery in that order. THE AMM ENDORSES ABA~EMENT, RECYCLING AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR IN-GROUND DISPOSAL OF UNPROCESSED SOLID WASTE. I-2 FUNDING FOR RECYCLING AND ABATEMENT EFFORTS The AMM supports the prohibition of disposal of unprocessed sol.id waste in landfills provided .that cost efficient and environmentally safe alternatives are developed and funding is provided to cities to implement their responsibilities. THE AMM BELIEVES THAT THE STATE AND/OR COUNTIES SHOULD CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE MAJOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ABATEMENT AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS SO THAT THE COST OF THESE PROGRAMS IS NOT A BURDEN ON RESTRICTED CITY BUDGETS. IF COUNTIES ABANDON OR DECREASE THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THEN FUNDING SHOULD BE PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO CITIES. I-3 COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES Counties have the major responsibilities for managing and implementing the solid waste disposed system and are authorized a surcharge on solid waste disposed of in landfills to help fund alternatives to in-ground disposal. THE AMM SUPPORTS CONTINUATION OF THE COUNTY SURTAX AUTHORIZATION. THE AMM ALSO URGES THE COUNTIES. TO RAPIDLY DEVELOP PREFERRED DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES WHICH ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND AND COST EFFICIENT. I-4 COORDINATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibility for managing solid waste in the metropolitan are is a 'shared' responsibility as noted previously. If the area is to implement its mandate of not to landfill unprocessed solid waste by 1990, there needs to be more coordination in implementing effective recycling and abatement programs between counties and cities. THE AMM BELIEVES THAT THE SYSTEM OUGHT TO BE FLEXIBLE AND BASED ON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND/OR GOALS RATHER THAN MANDATED TECHNIQUES. TO HELP ACHIEVE RECYCLING AND ABATEMENT GOALS, THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A DISPOSAL SYSTEM WHERE iNCENTIVES ARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS WHO REDUCE THEIR VOLUME OF WASTE THROUGH ABATEMENT, RE-USE ~i~D SOURCE SEPARATION ACTIVITIES. THE COUNTIES SHOULD ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ACTIVITIES WHEN A CITY DOES NOT SUBSTANTIALLY MEET THE STANDARDS OR GOALS. CITIES NOT MEETING THE STANDARDS OR GOALS WOULD RETAIN THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE COLLECTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE. I-5 COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES FOR HOST COMMUNITIES Solid waste landfills have many undesirable impacts on the "host" communities and they should be compensated for all direc't and indirect costs associated with the undesirable impacts such a facility has on the community. THE AMM SUPPORTS THE CURRENT COMPENSATION LEVEL AND BELIEVES IT SHOULD BE 'CONTINUED. AS OTHER MAJOR 'SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES GOON LINE (SUCH AS INCINERATION TYPE FACILITIES),' THE IMPACT OF THESE FACILITIES ON THE HOST OR ADJACENT COMMUNITIES SHOULD BE CAREFULLY MONITORED TO DETERMINE IF THEy ALSO HAVE SIGNIFICANT UNDESIRABLE IMPACTS AS OPPOSED TO BENEFITS. IF SO, SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY FOR THOSE COMMUNITIES. I-6 ORGANIZED COLLECTION The 1987 WMA amendments attempted to make more explicit the authoritY of cities to implement organized collection of mixed municipal solid waste. The clarifying amendments were strongly supported by the AMM and a large number of individual cities who felt this was an additional tool to enhance local abatement and recycling efforts. Several cities attempting to implement organized collection under those provisions have been sued under anti-trust provisions and enjoined from proceeding. THE AMM WILL SUPPORT FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF THIS STATUTE, IF NECESSARY, TO ENABLE CITIES TO IMPLEMENT ORGANIZED COLLECTION BY NEGOTIATION, BID OR FRANCHISE. I-7 FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGES Studies conducted buy the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency -44 - (MPCA) and the Minnesota Health Department have indicated that most, if not all, landfills in the metropolitan area are causing ground water contamination problems. How significant these problems are or what the impacts will be is largely undetermined at this point in time. Since 1985 a portion of the revenue from the surtax on landfilled solid waste goes into a fund dedicated to help correct pollution problems. THE AMM SUPPORTS THE CURRENT FUNDING LEVEL AND BELIEVES IT SHOULD BE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HELP TO PERSONS OR COMMUNITIES INJURED OR DAMAGED BY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS CAUSED BY SOLID WASTE PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL CONTAMINATION. (I.E. REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURIES, CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES, ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES, ETC.). I-8 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITY The Metropolitan Council as the 'third tier' in the metropolitan area solid waste management system has the major overall responsibility for planning, overseeing the .implementing activities of cities and coun%ies, and providing grants to foster inNovation in developing preferred waste disposal techniques. The Council is also required to 'assess the effectiveness' of the metropolitan solid waste disposal system and make recommendations to the legislature when needed. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD MONITOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES FOR THE PROCESSING OF SOLID WASTE ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROCESSING CAPACITY WILL BE AVAILABLE BY 1990. DEFINITIVE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE LEGISLATURE IN 1989 SO THAT THE 1990 DEADLINE CAN BE MODIFIED IF NEEDED. THE COUNCIL SHOULD ALSO STUDY AND EXAMINE OBJECTIVELY HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE A MECHANICAL SEPARATION PROCESS (SUCH AS REUTER) TO ENHANCE' THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REGION'S ABATEMENT AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS. THE AMM URGES THE COUNCIL TO INCREASE ITS EFFORTS TO ASSURE THAT THERE ARE MARKETS FOR RECYLABLE MATERIALS OR STORAGE FACILITIES TO HOUSE THESE MATERIALS DURING TIMES WHEN THE MARKETS ARE SOFT. I-9 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE It has been a major policy thrust of the Pollution Control Agency (PCA) Metropolitan Council the State Waste Management Board (WMB) and the Le'gislative Commission on Waste Management (LCWM) to develop abatement, recycling, and resource recovery programs to abate the amount of solid waste plant into landfills. While this is a laudable goal due to the difficulty in siting new landfills, many of the materials being abated or recycled are inert and do not contribute to water pollution. Very little emphasis has been given by those agencies to the household hazardous waste problem which in fact is causing ground water contamination problems around virtually every existing and closed solid waste landfill. These materials cause serious problems for mass burn plants as well. THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PCA, LCWM AND THE WMB SHOULD GIVE AT LEAST EQUAL PRIORITY AND EMPHASIS (STAFF RESOURCES, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, ETC) TO SOLVING THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROBLEM AS THEY DO TO ABATEMENT AND RECYCLING ACTIVITIES. ACTION IS NEEDED IN THE AREAS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT OF DISPOSAL AND STORAGE FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED DISPOSAL PROGRAMS. I-1'0 CLEAN-UP OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LOCATIONS There are well over 100 known locations in this state which contain hazardous materials deposits and which have the potential for causing significant health and/or environmental problems. THE POLUTION CONTROL AGENCY SHOULD PROCEED TO CLEAN-UP AND DECONTAMINATE THE KNOWN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SITES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THERE IS FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR PUBLIC HEALTH. IF A 'RESPONSIBLE PARTY' CAN BE IDENTIFIED, THAT PARTY SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR CLEAN-UP COSTS, REMEDIAL ACTION COSTS AND PERSONAL I-NJURY DAMAGES' _AS DEFINED IN LAW. IF A RESPONSIBLE PARTY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED OR IF RESPONSIBILITY IS CONTESTED, THEN THE CLEAN-UP SHOULD BE FINANCED BY THE STATE OR FEDERAL SUPERFUNDS. 1-11 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT The cumulative effect of hazardous waste legislation enacted since 1979 has been the establishment of an on-going management and control system for handling and disposing of hazardous materials %~here responsibility is centralized at the state level but requires the cooperation and support of all levels of government and the 'private sector. The AMM does not perceive the need for major changes or legislation. However any future legislation that may be considered should enhance and not diminish emphasis on the following principles. -GENERATORS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO MODIFY THEIR PRODUCTION PROCESS TO RE-USE, RECOVER/RECYCLE AS MUCH HAZARDOUS WASTE AS POSSIBLE AND TO USE LESS HAZARDOUS RAW MATERIALS IN THEIR ~ANUFACTURING PROCESS. -ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE "HAZRDOUS WASTE STREAM (FROM GENERATION TO DISPOSAL) MUST BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE WASTE IN A MANNER THAT WILL ASSURE THAT THESE WASTE .ARE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, COLLECTED, TREATED, TRANSPORTED, ETC. -THE PRIVATE SECTOR SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO OWN, OPERATE AND MANAGE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROCESSING, TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES UNDER STRINGENT STATE REGULATION AND LICENSING AND BACKED BY STATE LIABILITY. IN-GROUND DISPOSAL OF UNPROCESSED OR UNSTABLIZED HAZARDOUS WASTE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. THE PRIME CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES SHOULD BE GEOLOGICAL SAFETY AND ACCEPTABILITY. IV-J METROPOLITAN FUND There has been significant discussion among community and political leaders about the concept of a metropolitan fund. Various uses for such a fund have been identified including regional infrastructure replacement/expansion; transporta%ion projec%s; and economic development projects of "regional significance". A number of possible funding sources have also been discussed such as an add on metropolitan sales tax; a payroll tax; fiscal disparities, etc. This concept also raises a number of implementation/administration type questions that are of concern to local 6fficials. THE AMM DOES NOT SEE THE NEED FOR NOR DOES IT SUPPORT A SEPARATE METROPOLITAN FUND. HOWEVER, IF THIS CONCEPT CONTINUES TO BE DISCUSSED WITHIN THE REGION AND THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, THE AMM WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE DEBATE TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBER CITIES. MANY QUESTIONS/ISSUES NEED TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE THIS CONCEPT CAN PROCEED INCLUDING: -ASSURANCE THAT THE METROPOLITAN AREA WOULD CONTINUE TO RECEIVE ITS FAIR SHARE ALLOCATION (NO LESS THEN IT WOULD RECEIVE IF A METROPOLITAN FUND DID NOT EXIST) OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS. -EVIDENCE THAT A MAJOR REGiONAL OR SUCH A FUND. METROPOLITAN NEED EXISTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A FAIR AND EQUITABLE PROCESS/SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING THE FUNDS WHICH INCLUDES MUNICIPAL INPUT. -47- V TRANSPORTATION PAGE 48 THROUGH 56 V TRANSPORTATION V-A STREET AND HIGHWAY FUNDING An efficient transportation system is a vital element in planning for physical, economic, and social development at the state, regional, and local levels. Funding for current roadway maintenance reconstruction, and construction of new streets and highways in developing areas is a significant major element of a competitive and safe transportation system. Due to past high inflation and declining state revenues there has been a tendency by the Legislature to divert much needed roadway funds to state general expenditure. This trend must be reversed and funding expanded to at least pace inflation plus growth to insure high quality tr@nsporation within the state an~ metropolitan region. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF FUNDS SO THAT NECESSARY STREET AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MAY BE CONTINUED, NECESSARY NEW STREET AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION MAY OCCUR, AN~ THE MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUND LEVEL CONTINUES GROWTH. V-B MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX TRANSFER The Motor Vehicle Excise Ta'x was significantly increased in the early 1980's and dedicated to the state General Fund to offset the affect of a declining economy and reduced state revenues. The Legislature recognized that Highway and Transit Program needs were growing and. that ultimately additional funding would be needed in these areas. Thus, a transfer of this tax from General Fund to the Highway and Transit Funds was established starting with 25% in 1985 and finally reaching 100% in 1992. The transfer was suspended in 1986 and 1987 because of reduced state revenues after a short period of growth. The 1987 Legislature further restricted the transfer to 5% per year only. Necessary street and highway construction and reconstruction is falling behina significantly. Without this source of funding, the roadway system will become a major state crisis. Many state officials are suggesting the need for general support of a 'new source' funding package for transit and highways. However, with the.example of administrations and legislators constantly diverting funds previously allocated to solve the specific problem, it does not seem logical to support any new programs that can be similarly treated in the future. Gas tax increases are protected from diversion but do not help transit~ THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW THE MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX TRANSFER TO OCCUR WITHOUT FURTHER SUSPENSION TO ENSURE SOME NEEDED GROWTH FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE, RECONSTRUCTION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION. FURTHER, THE AMM BELIEVES STRONGLY THAT THE MVET FUNDS SHOULD BE 'TOTALLY TRANSFERRED FOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PROGRAMS PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF OTHER NEW OR INCREASED STATE WIDE TAXES AND THAT CITIES AND COUNTIES SHOULD BE REINSTATED FOR DISTRIBUTION AFTER 1991. FINALLY, IF TO ENSURE FUTURE USE OF MVET FOR TRANSPORTATION, A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SEEMS NECESSARY, THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT THAT LEGISLATION AND AMENDMENT EFFORT. V-C HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT INTEGRATION An efficient Transportation System consists of both high quality roadway and high quality transit opportunities. These two elements must be considered together from early planning through implementation especially in high growth Metropolitan areas where the travel needs tend to glut to excess capacity new or expanded highways as soon as they are opened for use. The AMM understands that to some degree this is done ~n planning and that transit is considered somewhat when determining funding priorities for highway construction, however, it is felt that the integration of highway and transit is minimal and should be significantly increased. THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO COMPEL EXISTING AGENCIES INVOLVED IN MAJOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION' TO INTEGRATE THESE ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE AN EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE HIGHWAY FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION SHOULD-BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED TO REQUIRE INCLUSION OF TRANSIT MODES AND' OPPORTUNITIES, WHEN APPROPRIATE. ONLY WHEN THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WILL THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BE TRULY EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE. V-D METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM FUNDING Because of the large economically diverse population but rather compact nature of the Twin City Metropolitan Area, it is an absolute necessity to provide an effective and efficient public mass transit servide augmented by a variety of programs,such as Rideshare .and Project Mobility, to protect the economic viability of the area. Without a good transit system, the Metropolitan Highway system would not just be crowded, it would be totally inadequate. Many elderly and handicapped persons residing in the area primarily because of access to unique services would be almost totally immobile. Due to statutory constraints, there are no funding resources available for other units of government to pick up the difference if the programs are allowed to deteriorate. Therefore, legislative funding of transit programs through the RTB should be a high-priority. THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO CONSIDER THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT PROGRAMS AS HIGH PRIORITY AND FUND THEM SUFFICIENTLY. FUNDING ALTERNATIVES SHOULD INCLUDE THE STATE GENERAL FUND, MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX, THE FARE BOX, PROPERTY TAX, AND SERVICE EFFICIENCIES. FUNDING TARGETS SHOULD BE 35% FROM FARES, 35% FROM PROPERTY TAX, AND 305 FROM STA?E AND FEDERAL SOURCES. V-E TRANSIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT In recent years, the subject of light rail transit as a mass transit alternative for the area h~s been debated considerably. The 1985 legislature put a hold on various light rail activities pending completion of a Metropolitan Transit Needs Assessment Study conducted by the Regional Transit Board (RTB). B@sed on the results of the Needs Assessment Study the legislature hopes to determine the type of transit enhancements needed to provide an effective and efficient transit system in the near and mid range future. The appropriate mode of transportation; light rail, bus, van, other multiple occupancy vehicles, etc., will undoubtedly be a significant part of the implementation discussion. THE AMM STRONGLY URGES THE RTB, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, AND LEGISLATURE TO UTILIZE AN OPEN '3C' (CONTINUOUS, COMPREHENSIVE, AKD COOPERATIVE) PROCESS INCLUDING DISCUSSION AND INPUT FROM TAB, TAC, LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE TO DISCUSS AND DEVELOP THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING STRATEGIES TO BE USED AS A RESULT OF THE FINDINGS OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY. V-F HIGHWAY JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT AND -FUNDING The State Highway Study Commission and Metropolitan Jurisdictional Task Force have been studying the possibility of reclassifying many roadways in the state as to appropriate use classifications and jurisdiction. This reassignment in the metropolitan area is estimated to shift $6.1 million annually from the state and $1.2 million annually from the counties to the cities for an increase of $7.3 million annually for general maintenance and life cycle treatment (i.e. sealcoat, overlays, etc.). This task is appropriate, but will have a profound effect on city finances and future ability to maintain good road systems, especially if certain criteria are not met and finance alternatives established. Therefore, the AMM offers t~e following as a guide to continuing discussion and ongoing studies. THE AMM SUPPORTS JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT OF ROADS ON A PHASED BASIS BASED ON FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE CRITERIA SUBJECT TO A CORRESPONDING MECHANISM FOR FUNDING OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTINUING MAINTENANCE SINCE CITIES DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO ABSORB THE ADDITIONAL ROADWAY RESPONSIBILITIES WITHOUT NEW FUNDING SOURCES. THE EXISTING MUNICIPAL TURNBACK FUND IS NOT ADEQUATE BASED ON CONTEMPLATED TURNBACKS. V-G STATE AND COUNTY HIGHWAY TURNBACKS -50- C'urrent state law provides that the state and/or county may declassify a trunk highway and turn it bac~ to a local unit of government. The only provision is that it must be in· good condition. The unit receiving the highway does not have the option to refuse title and must, thereafter, maintain the turned back road. The local unit may add the turnback highway to its MSA highway~mileage and even exceed the unit's mileage limit if i~ is already at its designated limit. This will qualify that particular stretch of street for MSA maintenance funds. However, two problems exist: 1) the maintenance allocation may not be sufficient if the street is a high volume carrier, such as Highway 8 through Ramsey County; and 2) the miles of turnback designated by the local unit as MSA streets will be deducted from the unit's future additional MSA allocation limit, thus forcing the local unit to ~totally maintain that portion from its local funds or lose the right to determine at its option other local streets as part of the MSA system. .THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY THE LAW TO EITHER 1) ALLOW CITIES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE HIGHWAY TURNBACKS FROM THE STATE.OR COUNTY, OR 2) .ALLOW THE LOCAL UNITS MSA MILE LIMIT TO BE INCREASED BY THE MILES OF TURNBACK WITHOUT AFFECTING FUTURE ALLOCATIONS AND ESTABLISH A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION FOR TURNED BACK HIGHWAY MILES BASED 'ON VOLUME OF USAGE. FURTHER, STANDARDS.AND CRITERIA FOR TURNBACK ROADS SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY MNDOT IN.CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, AND NOT MEETING THESE STANDARDS BE MADE PART OF THE CRITERIA FOR WHICH A CITY MAY REJECT THE TURNBACK. V-H '3C' TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS - ROLE ~OF ELECTED OFFICIALS The transportation planning process in the Twin City Metropolitan Area has been developed in response to a variety of federal and state laws and regulations. The Metropolitan Council (MC) was formally designated 'by the Legislature in 1974 (1974 MRA) as the agency responsible for the administration and coordination of said plannin.g process. Included within this designation is the responsibility for long range comprehensive transportation planning required Dy Section 134 of the Federal Highway Act of 1962, Section 4 of Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 and Section i12 of Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, and such other federal transportation laws as may be enacted subsequently. The planning required under the federal laws is commonly referred to as the '3C' process (continuous, .comprehensive, and cooperative), and the MC is the metropolitan planning organization (MPC) under federal terminology. Federal law and regulations require that the MPO function as "the forum for cooperative decision making by principal elected officials of general purpose local government" and receipt of federal financial aid for the planning, construction and operation of transportation improvements in -51- urbanized areas is contingent upon the existence of a planning process which is satisfactory to federal authorities. When the Legislature designated the MC as the transportation planning agency for the metropolitan area, it al'so mandated the establishment of an "advisory body" ko assist the MC and Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC), now Regional Transit Board, in carrying out their responsibilities. While specific duties were not assigned, the Legislature did specify that the advisory body would consist of citizen representatives, municipal, county, and appropriate state agency representatives. This advisory body is now called the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and contains 17 local elected officials among its membership of about 30 officials. The MC has consistently viewed the role of TAB as an advisory body based on the 1974 MRA. Hence, local elected officials in this area do not play as vital a role in the federally mandated '3C' transportation planning process as was intended by federal law' and regulation. Although, the Federal Regulations no longer require exclusive local official representation as the MC, they still maintain local official ~nvolvemeHt in the MC and '3C' process. In addition, the current elected official participation and '3C' process has worked reasonably well in this Metropolitan Area. THE AMM SUPPORTS AS A MINIMUM THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS INVOLVEMENT IN THE '3C' PROCESS. IF MODIFICATION IS CONSIDERED, THE AMM URGES GREATER LOCAL OFFICIAL INPUT IN THE SELECTION PROCESS OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY. V-I MNDOT/CITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS The 1984 Legislature modified payment procedures for projects where the state and city share in the costs through cooperative agreements by allowing MNDOT to pay as the work proceeds. However, because of work load and the priority system used by MNDOT in preparing and authorizing cooperative agreements, some important local projects were being delayed. This has now been corrected administratively and the process is working. THE AMM URGES MNDOT TO CONTINUE A ~OOD COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROCESS AND INITIATE CHANGES AS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE SO THAT MUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS CAN BE EXECUTED IN A TIMELY AND EFFICIENT MANNER. V-J MTC MEMBERSHIP The 1984 legislature created the Regional Transit Board, as a replacement for the then MTC which dealt with more than operations of the major public bus company, to separate transit alternative planning from bus compan'y operations. In doing so the MTC was reduced from 8 members to 3 members, one each from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Suburbs. This arrangement has worked, but not as well as it could and it is not representative of the transit area population. THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE MTC MEMBERSHIP TO FIVE BY ADDING TWO MORE SUBURBAN MEMBERS TO FACILITATE OPERATIONS AS A BOARD AND TO MORE EQUITABLY REPRESENT THE TRANSIT SERVICE AREA POPULATION. V-K LARGE TRUCKS The trucking industry has recently proposed to the state legislature allowing truck tractor and trailer combinations of up to 110 feet on Minnesota State Highways. Due to offtracking of rear wheels, acceleration distanbe needs, and time and distance required for safe passing, current legal lengths are pushing the limit of safety and physical ability of our interstate and trunk .highway systems. Longer tractor/trailor combinations would only exacerbate these conditions beyond tolerable limits. To upgrade the Highway System to accommodate longer units would be very expensive reducing funding resources for other much needed critical projects. Once allowed on the interstate and designated trunk route highways there would undoubtedly, by pressure to provide access to various, local areas which would be prohibitive in co~t for local upgrading and unacceptable for safety, Therefore, THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO NOT INCREASE TRUCK TRACTOR AND TRAILER COMBINATION LENGTH LIMITS BEYOND CURRENT LIMITS DUE TO UNACCEPTABLE COST FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND FOR PROTECTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY. V-L MTC REDUCED SERVICE AREA MILL RATE Prior to the 1988 Tax Bill, the levy for MTC was expressed as 2 mills'and adjusted by a number of recalculations which raised the total levy to between 3 and 3.5 mills. The 1984 Legislature provided that based on reduced service, the MTC levy in certain areas would be reduced. The reductions were intended to be either 25% or 16% but were expressed in mills and written in such a manner that less of a reduction than that amount originally intended by the legislature was actually implemented. Current law no longer refers to mills but increases by growth percentages from existing dollar amounts. The AMM feels that the reduced service area levy. should be adjusted to reflect the intent of the 1984 law. THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY THE REDUCED SERVICE AREA LEVIES TO REFLECT 1984 LAW INTENT OF 25% LEVY REDUCTION FOR PEAK HOUR SERVICE ONLY AND 16% LEVY REDUCTION FOR PEAK PLUS PARTIAL OFF PEAK HOUR SERVICE. V-M SEAT BELTS The 1986 Legislature passed a mandatory seat belt usage law and ~'he 1988 legislature added some modest penalties for non compliance. The AMM lauds this effort. Results of the two laws should be monitored carefully to determine if the usage requirement with modest non compliance penalty does achieve decreased injury and death. BASED ON THE STATISTICAL RESULTS OF A STUDY OVER THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO ON SEAT BELT USAGE AND NON COH?LIANCE PENALTIES, THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT INCREASED PENALTIES IF THEY APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED, BUT FOR' THE TIME BEING NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED. V-N METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND It has been suggested recently that a Metropolitan Highway Fund be created for special projects presumably in conjunction with major economic development. On the surface this may seem a laudable idea but ' when scrutinized in.depth raises some major concerns. The first concern is funding source. If taken from Fiscal Disparities it is in reality an unequal property tax increase in the metro area. A direct metro wiOe property tax targeted for economic advantage to a few areas would be unpopular at best and considered by many to be unfair. A c'ommer¢ial/industrial property tax increase to help competitors would be unfair and increase the already large tax burden attributed to business. Any other funding source would be subject to the same dialogue. The second concern is the criteria for use and the bureaucracy of decision making and how to insure absolute fairness. Finally, if a separate metropolitan fund exists to help construct special projects, will more general highway funds be skewed to out state or will the legislature look at delaying or parceling of? part of the motor vehicle excise tax for other than highway/translt use? BASED UPON THE UNCERTAINTY OF FUNDING SOURCE, FAIR ADMINISTRATION, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STATE FUNDS, THE AMM OPPOSES CREATION OF A METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND. HOWEVER, IF CITIES CAN BE ASSURED THAT CURRENT HIGHWAY FUNDING WILL CONTINUE TO BE FAIRLY SPLIT BETWEEN OUTSTATE AND THE METRO AREAS, AND A SOURCE OF FUNDING FOUND WHICH DOES NOT DETRACT FROM OTHER EXISTING NEEDS, THE AMM WOULD CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF ITS STRONG OPPOSITION. V-O ROAD ACCESS CHARGE Growing communities are finding it increasingly difficult to finance construction of facilities needed for new residential, commercial, and industrial development. Assessment to developing property for sewers and streets directly benefiting that property is a long standing legal Option and is the most prevalent method -54- used. However, there are often m@oor streets that need to De constructed leading to new oevelopment that benefit not only abutting property but those new developments. Under current law only the abutting benefited property can be assessed and then only to the degree of benefit which in most cases is not nearly enough to pay for an upgraded roadway that services a larger population. The legislature has recognized similar situations and authorized charges to provide facilities not directly abutting the affected property. The most common comparison is park dedication fees on a per unit or area basis. IN ORDER TO FAIRLY PROVIDE MAJOR STREETS OF PRIMARY BENEFIT BUT NOT DIRECTLY ASSESSABLE, THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD AUTHORIZE CITIES TO ESTABLISH AT THEIR OPTION A ROAD ACCESS CHARGE TO BE LEVIED ON AN AREA OR PER LOT BASIS AT THE TIME THAT SUBDIVISIONS ARE APPROVED OR AT THE TIME BUILDING PERMITS ARE ISSUED $~MILAR TO PARK DEDICATION FEES. V-P PEAK HOUR INTERSTATE TRUCK BAN The AMM is and has been a strong supporten of funding for Hi.ghways and Transit programs in recognition of the increasing congestion on the major metropolitan highways. In conjunction with increased highway and transit facilities, the AMM believes that programs should be implemented that would-better utilize existing facilities. One of these wOuld be to'elimin.ate large trucks from the major interstates during peak hour traffic. This would increase capacity by 15% plus provide increased public safety. Recent statistics show an accelerating accident rate between trucks and passenger vehicles' during these hours. THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE AND MNDOT WORK WITH TRUCKING FIRMS TO STUDY ELIMINATION OF LARGE TRUCKS FROM SOME OR ALL OF THE METROPOLITAN INTERSTATES DURING PEAK TRAVEL HOURS TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND SAFETY. THE AMM ENCOURAGES IMPLEMENTATION OF SOME FORM OF REDUCED TRUCK TRAFFIC DURING PEAK HOURS, INCLUDING A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. V-Q WHEELAGE TAX Current Statutes provide for Metropolitan counties to levy a wheelage tax but if done the amount raised is deducted from state provided revenue or property tax. Thus, it is senseless to use since no additional funds are raised. However, there is a significant recognizable need for Highway improvement funding at all levels 'of government (county, city, state) in the Metropolitan area and the counties have suggested use of the wheelage tax as a means of providing additional local highway funding. The AMM members find this to be an attractive alternative to other new methods of funding being discussed and feel it could be extended to cities as well. THE AMM SUPPORTS USE OF THE WHEELAGE TAX WITHOUT LOSS OF OTHER FUNDS TO AUGMENT HIGHWAY FUNDING NEEDS BY METROPOLITAN COUNTIES AND SUGGESTS INCREASING THE AMOUNT AS APPROPRIATE TO INCLUDE A DISTRIBUTION FOR CITY ROADWAY NEEDS. V-R LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT The purpose of a Transportation System is to provide mobility for people and accessibility to @nd for economic development and services. The most effective system will make maximum use of all transit alternatives and strategies where they are most appropriate, thus, creating a truly integrate0 system. Exclusive reliance on only freeways is imprudent and possibly cost prohibitive primarily due to social and economic upheaval of established neighborhoods for right of way acquisition. Transit improvements are imperative, but even with implementation of various load increasing strategies, the capacity is finite and will reach unaqceptable saturation limits within the forseeable future. Various costs are increasing so that the diesel bus subsidy is approximately 60% at this time, whereas, LRT tends to be more labor and fuel efficient. A two track LRT in a 24 foot wide right of way has the carrying capacity of an eight lane freeway. LRT experience in other areas shows a recovery rate of over 80% of operating expenses from the farebox. 'Current law will allow development of LRT by county rail authorities with significant inpu~ by cities on route decisions. The RTB and Metropolitan Council have a primarily review and comment role at this time within the confines of the Transportation Development Guide Policy Plan. Although the AMM generally supports more coordination and integration of Transit and Highway planning and implementation it must be conceded that until counties were given authority in this area, LRT basically stood s~ill. CURRENTLY, INDIVIDUAL COUNTY RAIL AUTHORITIES ARE AUTONOMOUS AS TO LRT PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION WITH ONLY REVIEW AND COMMENT FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A METROPOLITAN OVERSIGHT AND TRANSIT COORDINATION, THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD BE GIVEN APPROVAL AUTHORITY OVER RAIL AUTHORITY PLANS FOR LOCATION AND SCOPE OF SYSTEM. LRT SYSTEMS SHOULD INCLUDE AMPLE PARKING FACILITIES AND FEEDER SYSTEMS TO ACCOMODATE THE NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC. DURING AND AFTER LRT CONSTRUCTION, TRANSIT SERVICES INDEPENDENT FROM LRT SHOULD CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HIGH PRIORITY RATHER THAN BE RELEGATED TO "SECOND CLASS STATUS" COMPARED TO TRANSIT SERVICES SERVING THE LRT SYSTEM. Hennepin County may ask cities to increase recycling efforts By Rands' Furst StaffWri'ter With a classic carrot-and-stick ap- proach.' Hennepin County may ask its cities to greatly increase the amount of household glass, paper and cans they recycle. Under a resolution passed Thursday _ bx the Hennepin County Board's Phblic Service Committee, commu- nities, will be asked to recycle about half of that waste by the end of next year. The full board is expected to ~approve the measure Dec. 20. The more the cities recycle, the more money they'll get from the county to help pay {or the effort. If they fall short, according to board Vice Chair- man Jeff Spartz, there's the threat that lhe county Would take over the recycling program or make recycling mandatory. "We made it a lot tougher," said Commissioner Mark Andrew. How- ever, the committee also voted to give cities more time to meet Henne- pin County targets m setting a dead- line of Jan. 1, 1990, rather than May Recycling continued on page 21A Star Tribune Fri0ay/Dec. 9/1988 Recycling · 21Aw Continued from page lA 1, 1989. The committee als0 approved .a $250,000 advertisidg campaign 'to eaucate people about recycling, and backed an increase in money it will give to communities for recycling containers. The resolution focuses on recycling household glass, cans and paper. Pre- viously, cities could include leayes, grass and recyclables from businesses as part of their overall recycling to- tals to satisfy county goals, said Janet Leick of the county's Bureau of Pub- lic Service. "Some cities were eligible for funding while doing very littl.e in the way of collecting glass, cans. and paper from residences," Leick said. Yesterday's resolution says a city may be reimbursed for half of its recycling costs if it COllects at least 35 percent of its household glass, paper and cans. (A smaller recycling effoi-t would earn smaller reimbursement and a bigger effort would earn more.) Twenty-three of Hennepin County's 47 cities now get reimbursement for recycling under the old rules. Minneapolis has been "a mixed bag" on recycling, according to Andrew, who said the city began recycling in 1982. It then collected about 3 per- cent of its paper, glass and cans, he said, and it now collects only 4 or 5 percent. If yard waste is included, the city would be collecting up to I1 percent for recycling he said. BUt he noted after yesterday's meet- ing that Minneapolis has budgeted.- $2.00,000-for a. public education cam- pmgn and als6 budgeted money to buy containers for household recy- cling. Andrew said he also hoped Minneapolis will switch to once-a- week recycling pickup, rather than twice a month. He said he believes that would result in a large increase in the amount collected. City Council President Alice Rain. ville described Minneapolis' program as* "very ambitious and we were working at it when few others were interested." She said the city has tw~ pilot pro- grams with weekly pickups, one each m north'and south Minneapolis. Each has special containers. She added that it will be hard to reach a 50 percent goal by 1990. Currently, Minneapolis households pay $5 a month for garbage disposal, and that fee will rise lo $7 on Jan. 1. By July 1, "we hope to have a system in place that will allow us to reward the recycler, by not passing on anoth- er increase." she said. An increase is expected to come when the county raises garbage disposal fees. she said.' While there's been no systematic measurement of participation levels in recycling programs, Hennepin cit- ies with "relatively high tonnage per capita" include Corcoran. Golden' Valley, Plymouth. Robbinsdale, St. Lc. uJs Park, Wayzata and Woodland. 5:~d Carl Michaud. count)' rec;.'cling The County Board's public service committee also voted to approve an increase in the reimbursement for household recycling containers from $2 per container to full reimburse- ment of the cost of the container or $5 per household, whichever is less. Such containers are considered one of the key methods of increasing household participation in separating glass, paper and cans. "This changed funding policy w511 cost the county an additional $650,000 in 1989, which will go to the cities in the form of grants" for increased recycling, Leick said. The old container policy would have cost $461,000 in 1989. The county has budgeted a total of $3.8 million for its 1989 recycling program. Michaud estimated that county cities will collect about 25,000 tons of pa- per, glass and cans from residence: in 1988, compared x~5th 14,000 tons in 1987. Last session, the Legislature decreed that all yard waste must be disposed of separately from other solid waste, l..cick said. The count>' is responsible for providing sites to receive that yard waste for composting, she said.